Listener sentiment
Listeners remain nearly unanimous in their enthusiasm for *Witch*, with the most recent ratings continuing an unbroken stretch of top-tier praise. Host India Rakusen is consistently singled out for her warm, soothing narration and the careful, respectful way she guides listeners through the history and contemporary practice of witchcraft. Reviewers frequently describe binge-listening the entire series in one or two sittings and then returning to it multiple times, citing the depth of research, the range of expert and practitioner interviews, and the immersive sound design as standout elements. The series resonates strongly as a feminist and spiritual work — many listeners say it reshaped their understanding of the witch trials as violence against women and left them feeling empowered, moved, and sometimes brought to tears. The only recurring criticisms are minor and infrequent: a few listeners found the atmospheric sound effects (chanting, breathing) overwhelming or stereotyping, and one reviewer with a scientific perspective felt parts of the later episodes leaned too credulously toward the supernatural. By far the dominant refrain across reviews is a passionate plea for a second season — the limited-series format has clearly left a devoted audience wanting considerably more.
Apple4.9 · 138
Summary generated Sep 16, 2026
