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Motherland: Fort Salem

2020 – 2022Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic498.2Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A romantic, tense drama series about fantasy and war.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S2E7 "Irrevocable" 8.9

Episodes

8.1
8.4
8.0

Story

Born witches. Made warriors.

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.

Feels like

  • Alternate History Military Fantasy
  • Queer Romance Focus
  • Witchcraft as Weaponry
  • Political Intrigue
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Combat Magic Training
  • Social Allegory on Persecution
  • Teen Drama meets Action Thriller

Cast

24 of 54 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jem Garrard, MJ Bassett, Steven A. Adelson
Written by
Eliot Laurence, Cherie Dimaline, Tom Hanada

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Facts

March 18, 2020 · August 23, 2022 · Ended

First aired
March 18, 2020
Last aired
August 23, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Gaslighting, Elite Mooks, Bomb-Throwing Anarchists +9

  • Gaslighting
  • Elite Mooks
  • Bomb-Throwing Anarchists
  • In Spite of a Nail
  • Synthetic Plague
  • True Companions
  • Amazon Brigade
  • Mark of the Supernatural
  • The Immodest Orgasm
  • Mildly Military
  • Witch Hunt
  • Make It Look Like a Struggle

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Motherland: Fort Salem?"

Questions about Motherland: Fort Salem

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Where can I stream Motherland: Fort Salem?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Motherland: Fort Salem from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Motherland: Fort Salem worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Motherland: Fort Salem okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Motherland: Fort Salem?

23 h

About 23 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2022.

Is Motherland: Fort Salem good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

What tropes does Motherland: Fort Salem use?

GaslightingElite MooksBomb-Throwing AnarchistsIn Spite of a NailSynthetic PlagueTrue CompanionsAmazon BrigadeMark of the SupernaturalThe Immodest OrgasmMildly MilitaryWitch HuntMake It Look Like a Struggleand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including Gaslighting, Elite Mooks, and Bomb-Throwing Anarchists.