The Witchfinder

Overview
Set in the 1640s, a struggling witchfinder embarks on a perilous journey through East Anglia, tasked with escorting a woman accused of witchcraft to a trial that could alter his fate. As tensions rise and superstitions reign, he grapples with his own doubts and the moral implications of his mission. The landscape is rife with fear and paranoia, challenging his beliefs and pushing him to confront the very essence of justice and power in a society gripped by hysteria. Will he rise to the occasion or be consumed by the chaos around him?
Episodes
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Episode 1
A struggling witchfinder makes his way to a village in East Anglia, hoping to revive his career. Eager for fortune and recognition, he instead encoun...
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Episode 2
Bannister is tasked with journeying to Chelmsford alongside Thomasine to stage a public trial for the Witchfinder General. Their mission involves nav...
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Episode 3
Thomasine's actions have completely derailed their plans, forcing Bannister to navigate through Dedham Vale on foot.
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Episode 4
Bannister worries that Thomasine may not survive the journey to Chelmsford, and he knows she won't be of any use to him if she dies.
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Episode 5
Though the tensions from the Dedham incident have eased, Bannister's guard remains. When he permits Thomasine to enjoy a swim, her moment of freedom ...
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Episode 6
Upon reaching Chelmsford, Thomasine and Bannister find themselves estranged, no longer sharing the bond of travel companions. Their journey has taken...