Salem 2014
What is Salem?
The television series Salem is set in 17th century Massachusetts and explores the town's infamous witch trials. The series is an American historical fantasy drama television series created by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon for WGN America.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 20, 2014
- Last aired
- Jan 25, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- WGN America
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Salem is set in 17th century Massachusetts and explores the town's infamous witch trials. The series is an American historical fantasy drama television series created by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon for WGN America. It is inspired by the Salem witch trials in the 17th century and stars Janet Montgomery as Mary Sibley, a witch whose control over the trials is significant. The series premiered on WGN America and ran for three seasons, concluding on January 25th, 2017. Salem is a supernatural horror television series that 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. The series provides a unique perspective on the Salem witch trials, offering a blend of history, fantasy, and horror.
Should you watch it?
“A dark reimagining of the Salem witch trials reveals supernatural forces at play.”
- Unique supernatural twist on historical events
- Atmospheric period setting
- Complex character motivations
- May disturb viewers sensitive to witch themes
- Supernatural elements might not appeal to history purists
Watch it if you're drawn to historical dramas with supernatural elements.
Contains mature themes involving witchcraft and historical violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Vow Apr 20, 2014
- E2 The Stone Child Apr 27, 2014
- E3 In Vain May 4, 2014
- E4 Survivors May 11, 2014
- E5 Lies May 18, 2014
- E6 The Red Rose and the Briar May 25, 2014
- E7 Our Own Private America Jun 1, 2014
- E8 Departures Jun 8, 2014
- E9 Children, Be Afraid Jun 15, 2014
- E10 The House of Pain Jun 22, 2014
- E11 Cat and Mouse Jun 29, 2014
- E12 Ashes to Ashes Jul 6, 2014
- E13 All Fall Down Jul 13, 2014
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Cry Havoc Apr 5, 2015
- E2 Blood Kiss Apr 12, 2015
- E3 From Within Apr 19, 2015
- E4 Book of Shadows Apr 26, 2015
- E5 The Wine Dark Sea May 3, 2015
- E6 Ill Met by Moonlight May 10, 2015
- E7 The Beckoning Fair One May 17, 2015
- E8 Dead Birds May 24, 2015
- E9 Wages of Sin May 31, 2015
- E10 Til Death Do Us Part Jun 7, 2015
- E11 On Earth As in Hell Jun 14, 2015
- E12 Midnight Never Come Jun 21, 2015
- E13 The Witching Hour Jun 28, 2015
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 After the Fall Nov 2, 2016
- E2 The Heart Is a Devil Nov 9, 2016
- E3 The Reckoning Nov 16, 2016
- E4 Night's Black Agents Nov 30, 2016
- E5 The Witch Is Back Dec 7, 2016
- E6 Wednesday's Child Dec 14, 2016
- E7 The Man Who Was Thursday Jan 4, 2017
- E8 Friday's Knights Jan 11, 2017
- E9 Saturday Mourning Jan 16, 2017
- E10 Black Sunday Jan 25, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on the actual Salem witch trials?
The show uses the historical Salem witch trials as its backdrop but adds supernatural fiction.
Are the witches portrayed as good or evil?
The show presents witches as complex characters with ambiguous motivations rather than simple archetypes.
How historically accurate is the series?
While set during the actual time period, the show incorporates significant supernatural fiction.
What makes this different from other witch-themed shows?
It focuses specifically on the Salem witch trials period and presents witches as real but misunderstood.
Is the violence graphic?
The show contains violence consistent with its dark historical and supernatural themes.