Motherland: Fort Salem
Season 1 2020
Motherland: Fort Salem follows three witches who are enlisted in the U.S. Army. They train in combat magic and use their vocal cords to enact seeds or seed sounds, layering vocal sounds to create powerful spells.
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10 Episodes
Motherland: Fort Salem: Season 1
Say the Words
18 Mar 2020
Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world, but with supernatural tactics and weapons.
My Witches
25 Mar 2020
The unit travels to Salem Town for an annual witch celebration, but an unexpected disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos. Tally wonders if she made the right choice to embark on a military career when witch-hate and her own mother stand in her way. Smarting from Alder's denial of her request to switch units, Abigail attempts to bury the hatchet with Raelle. Raelle grows closer to Scylla, while the unit impresses Anacostia in Windstrike training.
A Biddy's Life
01 Apr 2020
A secret government program recruits witches to help with combat missions.
Hail Beltane
08 Apr 2020
The base celebrates Beltane despite a potential threat. Tally and Gerit's connection grows while Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is haunted by tragedy and cannot get answers from the evasive Sylla.
Bellweather Season
15 Apr 2020
The unit travels off base for the high society wedding of Abigail's cousin. Raelle throws herself into her relationship with Scylla, who, unbeknownst to Raelle, faces an impossible choice. Abigail becomes disillusioned with her privilege while amongst the notable Bellweather line. And Tally gets hit with two life-altering revelations that change the very fabric of the unit.
Up Is Down
22 Apr 2020
Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of a horrific event. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla.
Mother Mycelium
29 Apr 2020
Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as a distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. Anacostia probes into Scylla's past.
Citydrop
06 May 2020
The witches' training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets lives.
Coup
13 May 2020
In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favor to Scylla.
Witchbomb
20 May 2020
After Raelle, Abigail and tally graduate from basic training, Abigail becomes desperate to prove her unit belongs. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission. Anacostia and Scylla find common ground.