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Motherland: Fort Salem
2020 - 2022 7.9 (504 votes) 3 Seasons
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Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure
Networks
Freeform
Created By
Eliot Laurence

Motherland: Fort Salem

Born witches. Made warriors.

Overview

Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment.

Top Cast

Taylor Hickson
Taylor Hickson

Raelle Collar

Amalia Holm Bjelke
Amalia Holm Bjelke

Scylla

Ashley Nicole Williams
Ashley Nicole Williams

Abigail Bellweather

Lyne Renee
Lyne Renee

Sarah Alder

Jessica Sutton
Jessica Sutton

Tally Craven

Demetria McKinney
Demetria McKinney

Anacostia Quartermain

Tony Giroux
Tony Giroux

Adil

Catherine Lough Haggquist
Catherine Lough Haggquist

Petra Bellweather

Seasons

Season 0 (2020)

No overview available.

29 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: After The Storm: Episode 1
2020-03-18

Find out how creator and executive producer Eliot Laurence came up with the show's concept.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 2: After The Storm: Episode 2
2020-03-25

Find out more about the world building in the second episode of this brand new series.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 3: After The Storm: Episode 3
2020-04-01

Demetria McKinney, Lyne Renée and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Biddies, the Hague and General Alder & Anacostia's relationship in the third episode of Motherland: After the Storm.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 4: After The Storm: Episode 4
2020-04-08

Amalia Holm, Taylor Hickson, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss the enigma and motivations surrounding Scylla, as well as the role of the LGBTQ+ experience in Motherland.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 5: After The Storm: Episode 5
2020-04-15

Ashley Nicole Williams and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss the force of nature that is the Bellweather family, that epic mother-daughter fight scene, and Abigail's dark realizations in episode 5.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 6: After The Storm: Episode 6
2020-04-22

Taylor Hickson and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss how the Unit has changed since the events of the wedding, the mystery surrounding the Tarim, and what the future may hold for Raylla.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 7: After The Storm: Episode 7
2020-04-29

Amalia Holm, Lyne Renée and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss the thrilling interrogation scene between Scylla and General Alder, Raelle's growing powers, and Alder's perceived grip on authority.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 8: After The Storm: Episode 8
2020-05-06

Ashley Nicole Williams and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss the dramatic events of Citydrop, a breaking point for Raylla, and Abigail's dilemma in episode 8.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 9: After The Storm: Episode 9
2020-05-13

Demetria McKinney and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss General Alder's unruly actions and Scylla's motivation in episode 9.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 10: After The Storm: Season 1 Finale
2020-05-20

Taylor Hickson, Jessica Sutton, Ashley Nicole Williams and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss how Raelle, Abigail and Tally have grown and how emotional it was to film the final scenes of the season.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: After The Storm: Season 2 Premiere
2021-06-22

Jessica Sutton, Lyne Renée and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Penelope Silver, unbiddying and the return of the Camarilla.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 12: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 2
2021-06-30

Demetria McKinney and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Mothertongue, off Canon work, and the changing relationship between Anacostia and Scylla.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 13: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 3
2021-07-06

Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole Williams, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss this period of reinvention for the Unit, handfasting and the Mycelium.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 14: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 4
2021-07-13

Amalia Holm and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss the search for new witches, the "Not Our Daughters" movement and Scylla & Raelle's run-in.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 15: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 5
2021-07-20

Demetria McKinney, Amalia Holm, Ashley Nicole Williams, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss what makes the Camarilla so horrifying and why Samhain is a sacred time for witches.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 16: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 6
2021-07-27

Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole Williams, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Biddieship, Raelle’s upbringing in the Chippewa Cession and Abigail’s unique family dynamic.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 17: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 7
2021-08-03

Taylor Hickson, Amalia Holm, Ashley Nicole Williams, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Willa’s hear-breaking sacrifice, Raelle and Scylla’s turbulent relationship, and Abigail’s emotional growth.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 18: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 8
2021-08-10

Taylor Hickson, Amalia Holm, Jessica Sutton, and creator Eliot Laurence discuss the changing relationship between Tally and Alder, Scylla and Raelle reconnecting, and Nicte's delusions.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 19: After The Storm: Season 2, Episode 9
2021-08-17

Lyne Renée, Jessica Sutton, Demetria McKinney, and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss Sarah Alder’s duel with Tally, her decision to step down as head of the Army, and her heart-breaking origin story.

Runtime: 6 min
Episode 20: After The Storm: Season 2 Finale
2021-08-24

Ashley Nicole Williams, Jessica Sutton, Taylor Hickson, Lyne Renée, and creator Eliot Laurence discuss the evolution of the Unit’s unique abilities, the devastating consequences of revolution, and their hopes for the future of their characters. English

Runtime: 12 min
Episode 21: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 1
2022-06-22

Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole Williams, Jessica Sutton and Creator Eliot Laurence discuss what’s in store for each character as the series enters its thrilling final chapter.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 22: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 2
2022-06-29

Taylor Hickson gives us a glimpse into what it means to play Raelle Collar and reveals the extreme obstacle she faced when filming season 3.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 23: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 3
2022-07-06

Lyne Reneé says an emotional goodbye to her character, Sarah Alder, and discusses Alder's exciting new journey in season 3.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 24: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 4
2022-07-13

Demetria McKinney discusses her determination to show the full complexity of Anacostia Quartermain and the joy she took in bringing her character to life.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 25: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 6
2022-07-27

Jessica Sutton reflects on her incredible experience playing the inquisitive, fierce, and discerning character Tally Craven. English

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 26: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 7
2022-08-03

Amalia Holm reminisces on her time playing Scylla Ramshorn and how Scylla's relationship with Raelle has impacted her, both on and off-screen.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 27: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 8
2022-08-10

Ashley Nicole Williams discusses the life-changing experience of playing Abigail Bellweather, admiring the relationships she has developed with cast members over the seasons.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 28: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 9
2022-08-17

The cast and crew discuss the emotional experience of bringing together the storylines of Motherland: Fort Salem's penultimate episode.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 29: After The Storm: Season 3, Episode 10
2022-08-24

The cast and crew reflect on the incredibly emotional experience of bringing Motherland: Fort Salem to an end, especially for Demetria McKinney’s character, Anacostia.

Runtime: 7 min
Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2020)

Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution nearly 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country, “Motherland: Fort Salem” follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Say the Words
2020-03-18

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.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 2: My Witches
2020-03-25

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.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 3: A Biddy's Life
2020-04-01

Fort Salem excitedly greets male visitors on the eve of Beltane, but Raelle and Scylla’s budding romance is interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious man from Scylla’s past. One of the male witches catches Tally’s eye, but she is unsure of how to proceed. Meanwhile, Alder attempts to convince the Hague, an international military council of witches, to follow her strategy against the Spree and is startled by the news of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tarim Basin.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 4: Hail Beltane
2020-04-08

The base reels from a traumatic event, while Raelle tries to come to terms with her role in the tragedy. Scylla attempts to evade Raelle’s increasingly pointed questions. Abigail works to impress her formidable rival, Libba. And Tally’s connection with Gerit grows during Beltane, a sacred holiday honoring fertility traditions.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 5: Bellweather Season
2020-04-15

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.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 6: Up Is Down
2020-04-22

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.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 7: Mother Mycelium
2020-04-29

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.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 8: Citydrop
2020-05-06

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.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 9: Coup
2020-05-13

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.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 10: Witchbomb
2020-05-20

Raelle, Abigail, and Tally graduate from Basic Training making Abigail more desperate than ever to prove her unit belongs in War College. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission while Anacostia and Scylla find common ground. Season finale.

Runtime: 42 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2021)

Raelle, Tally and Abigail confront higher stakes, dangerous magic and a new threat from an ancient group of witch hunters, The Camarilla. Their training is intensified when they are promoted to attend War College, where their magic, relationships and beliefs will be pushed to the limits. While General Alder seeks out new witches to join the wars to come, The Spree and the Army learn their fight may no longer be with one another.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Of the Blood
2021-06-22

Despite the threat of the Camarilla, the discovery of new witches gives Alder hope; Tally struggles with her role as a Biddy; Raelle and Abigail return to Fort Salem with their mysterious new abilities.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 2: Abomination
2021-06-29

The Unit begins War College, introducing them to their Coven and new challenges; Anacostia and Scylla find themselves unlikely partners in a dangerous mission; Tally mentors a new recruit.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 3: A Tiffany
2021-07-06

Raelle prepares to show her ability to the top brass, while Abigail struggles with her new role. Tally begins to question her unsettling dreams. Anacostia and Scylla form a plan to infiltrate the enemy further.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 4: Not Our Daughters
2021-07-13

Anti-witch sentiment boils over as the Unit defends the first witch testing center at its grand opening. Anacostia and Scylla go undercover to follow the Camarilla.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 5: Brianna's Favorite Pencil
2021-07-20

The Unit competes for a chance to commune with the dead during Samhain. Scylla and Anacostia search for Camarilla leadership by attending a Halloween gala and make a horrifying discovery.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 6: My 3 Dads
2021-07-27

Raelle brings Tally home to the Cession, where they struggle with the past. Abigail is confronted with pressure from her family when Adil accompanies her home.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 7: Irrevocable
2021-08-03

Raelle fights for her life, just as the Army and Spree converge on a secret Camarilla stronghold. Abigail and Adil’s mission for vengeance escalates.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 8: Delusional
2021-08-10

Tally leads the unit on a mind-bending mission to find Nicte Batan – but is the unit strong enough to withstand Nicte’s defenses?

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 9: Mother of All, Mother of None
2021-08-17

Distrust in Alder grows as Tally and Abigail pressure those in power for changes. Raelle gains a deeper understanding of the Mycelium and its purpose for her.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 10: Revolution (1)
2021-08-24

The Camarilla brings the fight to Fort Salem. Raelle, Abigail, Tally and their allies are forced to make impossible, world-changing choices.

Runtime: 42 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2022)

Without a military nor a home, Abigail, Tally, Raelle and Scylla seek protection alongside the Dodger community in the Cession — but laying low and staying out of trouble has never been their strong suit. With witch hunters working against them from inside the White House, our heroes must call upon ancient forces in the final battle for their right to exist.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Homo Cantus
2022-06-21

After being blamed for the death of the vice president's daughter, the witches leave the army behind and become fugitives - but staying out of trouble is never easy. While Raelle and Scylla enjoy their reunion, Nicte tempts Tally with a new power.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 2: The Price of Work
2022-06-28

The group seeks sanctuary in the mysterious Cession. The Unit learns the Camarilla is directly targeting the Mycelium, inspiring them to strike back. Petra and Anacostia work to determine President Wade's allegiance.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 3: Oh Elayne...
2022-07-05

With the Cession Marshal on their heels, the Unit splits up. Scylla and Nicte attempt to draw the Marshal away while Tally, Abigail and Adil meet an old ally. President Wade’s political stance puts her in danger.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 4: Happy Yule!
2022-07-12

The Unit spends the Yule holiday plotting their next steps. Alder seeks out another steward of the First Song. Hearst, President Silver and Kara Brandt celebrate a victory.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 5: Cession in Session
2022-07-19

The Council of the Great River convenes to hear the Unit’s testimony and decide whether to extradite them back to the U.S. Abigail attempts to convey the dangers of the Camarilla’s influence, and Tally ponders if the future is written in stone.

Runtime: 40 min
Episode 6: Book Club
2022-07-26

Tally reunites with her mother and finds a reason to keep fighting. Abigail and Adil return to Fort Salem to find their home has changed. Scylla and Edwin work together in attempt to reach Raelle. Anacostia and Sterling plot an escape.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: She Returns
2022-08-02

Allies converge to protect the Cession from occupation. The Camarilla march on the Cession, ready to invade under the guise of smoking out our fugitives. Tally and Scylla team up while Abigail, Adil and Anacostia seek out President Wade.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 8: Petra's Favorite Pen
2022-08-09

The Unit races to rescue a captured ally. Alder and Tally journey to retrieve the penultimate piece of the First Song. Fort Salem finds itself under Camarilla’s control.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 9: But I Don't Even Have A Dress...
2022-08-16

Abigail, Raelle, Tally, and Scylla speak out against the Camarilla during a trial leveled against all witches – will it be enough to turn the tide? Even in the darkest moments, joy is found.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 10: Revolution (2)
2022-08-23

In a climactic battle, the Unit and its allies team up to fight the Camarilla. Alder races across the world to find the final piece of the First Song.

Runtime: 42 min

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