Series synopsis
Salem is an American sci-fi & fantasy mystery drama television series that premiered on WGN America on April 20, 2014. It ended on January 25, 2017. It was created by Adam Simon, Brannon Braga. It stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel and Tamzin Merchant.
Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.
Premise
Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.
Premise: In a small town, evil spreads quickly.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Janet Montgomery as Mary Sibley
- Shane West as John Alden
- Seth Gabel as Cotton Mather
- Tamzin Merchant as Anne Hale
- Ashley Madekwe as Tituba
- Elise Eberle as Mercy Lewis
- Xander Berkeley as Magistrat Hale
- Iddo Goldberg as Isaac Walton
Supporting cast
- Oliver Bell as Little John
- Lucy Lawless as Condessa Marburg
- Joe Doyle as Baron Sebastian Marburg
- Lucy Faust as Elizabeth
- Stephen Lang as Increase Mather
- Antonia Prebble as Bridget Bishop
- Hank Harris as Corwin
- Clint James as Isaac's Man
- Braden Fitzgerald as Stephen
- Ashton Smiley as Acolyte
- Samuel Roukin as The Sentinel
- Nadine Lewington as Rebecca Nurse
Guest cast
- Lucy Faust as Elizabeth
- Stephen Lang as Increase Mather
- Antonia Prebble as Bridget Bishop
- Hank Harris as Corwin
- Clint James as Isaac's Man
- Braden Fitzgerald as Stephen
- Ashton Smiley as Acolyte
- Samuel Roukin as The Sentinel
- Nadine Lewington as Rebecca Nurse
- Lara Grice as Mrs. Hale
- Caroline Hebert as Teenage Girl
- David Shiflett as Naked Dead Body
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 13, 2014 | April 13, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 13 | April 20, 2014 | July 13, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 5, 2015 | June 28, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 2, 2016 | January 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Salem: Witches Are Real The mystery surrounding the Salem witch trials of 1692 inspired Brannon Braga and Adam simon to create "Salem," WGN America's first original series |
April 13, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Vow After ten years of service fighting in the French and Indian War, John Alden returns to his home in Salem, Massachusetts, intent on reuniting with his love, Mary. Upon his arrival, he is stunned to discover that the town has been swept up in a wave of witch hunt hysteria, and that Mary has married the town’s richest and most powerful resident. |
April 20, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Stone Child With witch fears rising, Alden seeks the truth of what’s really going on in Salem while Cotton continues to wrestle with his guilt and Mary looks to execute a plan. The witches get closer to finding out who interrupted the ceremony, but Mary continues to find her emotions for Alden affecting her focus. A clue in the woods leads Cotton and Isaac to find more evidence that the witches may indeed be real. |
April 27, 2014 |
| 3 |
In Vain Salem trembles in the aftermath of the trial, and Anne turns to John Alden for comfort. Mysterious circumstances lead Alden to suspect Magistrate Hale is not who or what he appears to be. Mary discovers who witnessed the witches’ ceremony and deliberates a course of action. Elsewhere, George Sibley begins hatching a plan to escape Mary’s clutches. |
May 4, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cry Havoc Salem's leading witch, Mary Sibley, faces both foreign and domestic challenges to her authority. |
April 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Blood Kiss Mary initiates the second act of the Grand Rite. Alden returns to Salem. |
April 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
From Within Mary receives help from a former foe to keep Salem in the grasp of the witches. |
April 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After the Fall Salem's only hope to survive the hell that has risen is to raise the dead. |
November 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Heart Is a Devil Mary leaves the comfort of Alden's embrace, determined to do whatever it takes to keep evil at bay. |
November 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Reckoning Mary’s penance for her betrayal takes a deadly turn while Cotton is forced to perform an exorcism of his own. |
November 16, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WGN America |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 20, 2014 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |