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Salem

2014 – 2017Show3 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic497.5Rotten Tomatoes82%76%

An explicitly sexual, romantic mystery series about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S1E13 "All Fall Down" 8.4

Episodes

7.6
7.7
7.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Supernatural Drama
  • Gothic Erotica
  • Witchcraft & Occult
  • Political Intrigue
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Period Piece Aesthetic
  • Tortured Heroes
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Taboo Romance

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Wayne Che Yip, Tricia Brock, Nick Copus
Written by
Adam Simon, Brannon Braga

Everyone

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Facts

April 20, 2014 · January 25, 2017 · Ended

First aired
April 20, 2014
Last aired
January 25, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Ms. Fanservice, Creepy Doll, Body Horror +9

  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Creepy Doll
  • Body Horror
  • Misplaced Wildlife
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Camera Abuse
  • Gray-and-Gray Morality
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Parental Incest
  • Corrupt the Cutie
  • Spanner in the Works
  • Hollywood Costuming

12 of 88 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Salem?"

Questions about Salem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Salem?

HuluPhiloAMC+ShudderSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Salem streams on Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is Salem worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 49).

How long does it take to watch Salem?

36 h

About 36 hours: 36 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2017.

Is Salem good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Salem?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Salem use?

Ms. FanserviceCreepy DollBody HorrorMisplaced WildlifeThe Bad Guy WinsCamera AbuseGray-and-Gray MoralityHistorical Villain UpgradeParental IncestCorrupt the CutieSpanner in the WorksHollywood Costumingand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 tropes for it, including Ms. Fanservice, Creepy Doll, and Body Horror.