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Lancashire stars in dark Netflix drama 'Witch Hunt'
7 Oct
Summary
- Sarah Lancashire stars as August Howell in Netflix's 'Witch Hunt'.
- The series explores a mother's return to a community after prison.
- August's daughter, an academic, aids police in finding a killer.
Netflix is set to release "Witch Hunt," a new six-part drama featuring Sarah Lancashire in a complex leading role. Penned by Abi Morgan, the series centers on August Howell, a woman released from prison after three decades for the drowning deaths of her three young daughters. She returns to a community wary of her presence.
Concerns arise that August's return has ignited a modern-day witch hunt within the university town. The narrative then focuses on August's surviving daughter, Wren, an academic and investigative psychologist. Police turn to Wren for assistance in apprehending a serial killer who is terrorizing the community.
Writer Abi Morgan described the project as a "brilliantly imagined and utterly compelling story," highlighting the deep complexity of the character. She noted that "Witch Hunt" represents the "perfect role" for Lancashire, whom she has known for over 25 years. The series is characterized as a dark, emotionally charged narrative that blends gothic horror and thriller elements with themes of witchcraft, questioning the possibility of forgiveness for August's past actions.
