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Salem

2014·Show
36Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
69
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IMDb7.1Metacritic497.5Rotten Tomatoes82%76%
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IMDb7.1Metacritic497.5Rotten Tomatoes82%76%
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Salem fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Fantasy, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Historical Supernatural DramaGothic EroticaWitchcraft & OccultPolitical IntrigueDark FantasyPeriod Piece AestheticTortured HeroesAtmospheric TensionTaboo Romance

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Salem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Salem legally?

HulufuboTVPhiloAMC+ShudderSpectrum On Demand

Salem is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Salem worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Salem rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does Salem have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 36 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Salem?

Critics66
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Salem higher (74) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Salem air?

It ran from 2014 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Salem in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Salem?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Salem in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Salem, including Ms. Fanservice, Creepy Doll, Body Horror.