Witches: Truth Behind the Trials (2024)

Name: Witches: Truth Behind the Trials
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.6

Documentary

This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (224 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Disney+
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

6.97 avg 6 episodes 6.9 → 7.0 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria	6.9	47
2	Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin	6.8	35
3	Scotland: The King and the Witches	7.1	28
4	England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade	6.8	26
5	Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla	7.2	27
6	Ireland: Possessed by the Devil	7.0	23