Mark Strong narrates a real-life horror story, with young teenage girls tragically accused and convicted by the shadowy adults lurking in the background. The series draws on extensive historical documents and court records to bring this drama to life.

The Salem witch trials began with the case against Bridget Bishop, who is quickly found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. Her death was not enough to quell the hysteria, and five more women were tried and executed within a month. Narrated by Mark Strong