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Salem (2014)

Salem poster
Genre
period drama film, horror television series, paranormal television program
Country
United States
Length
3 seasons, 36 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
7.3 of 10 from 388 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 17th century Massachusetts, a witch named Mary Sibley controls the Salem witch trials. Her ex-lover John Alden returns and threatens her power.

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What happens

Salem is an American supernatural horror television series created by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon for WGN America. Inspired by the Salem witch trials in the 17th century, the series stars Janet Montgomery as Mary Sibley, a witch whose control over the trials is threatened by the return of her former lover, John Alden, played by Shane West. The series premiered on April 20, 2014, as WGN America's first original scripted drama. It was filmed in Shreveport, Louisiana, on sets built to represent 17th century Massachusetts. Salem ran for three seasons and 36 episodes, ending on January 25, 2017, after it was announced during the third season that the series would conclude. Critical response to the first season was mixed, with reviewers commenting on its Gothic style, historical liberties and supernatural treatment of the Salem witch trials. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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