Ten-hut, witches! Motherland: Fort Salem falls in line this March
By Sabrina Reed
Motherland: Fort Salem brings witch lore into a new age. Their witches are soldiers on the front line of a war that sends recruits into early deployment.
On March 18, Freeform will become a witch’s place with the debut of Motherland: Fort Salem. The series will delve into an alternate history where the witches of Salem strike a deal with the government that brings them into the fold of military service.
Instead of being persecuted and subjected to trials, the witches become soldiers bound to serve and protect their country. They are the magical defense between the country’s enemies and work to keep its people safe. But when a terrorist group called The Spree uses their powers to kill innocents, tensions begin to rise, putting the witches work and patriotism in question with America’s fearful human citizens.
Check out the latest trailer for Motherland: Fort Salem below:
According to Entertainment Weekly, Motherland: Fort Salem will follow three young recruits:
"“Raelle (Taylor Hickson), a reluctant recruit with major authority issues and whose mother recently died in the line of duty.Tally (Jessica Sutton), a kind, strong-willed, and curious witch who enlisted despite her mother’s passionate disapproval.Abigail (Ashley Nicole Williams), an unquestionably alpha, smart, driven, and courageous witch who hails from the upper echelons of military witch society and is excited to be joining the ranks of the witches’ army.”"
The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Lyne Renee in a recurring role as General Sarah Alder, the highest ranking officer in the Armed Forces — Alder has served for 300 years — and the only leader the witches have ever had; Anacostia (Demetria McKinney), a drill sergeant whose main job is getting recruits through basic training with their lives intake; and Scylla (Amalia Holm), a recruit who isn’t all she seems.
Motherland: Fort Salem will have a 10-episode run on Freeform. The series premieres Wednesday, March 18 at 9 p.m. ET.
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