2014 · 3 seasons · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.3 Modest

Series canceled

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Mystery Drama

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.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2014

Created by: Adam Simon, Brannon Braga
Channel: WGN America
Studio: Tribune Studios · 20th Century Fox Television · Fox 21 · Prospect Park

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The series was originally developed under the title Malice as part of WGN America's development slate in July 2012, before being renamed Salem.

Origins

WGN America bypassed the traditional pilot stage and directly ordered 13 episodes for the series on June 4, 2013.

Filming

Salem was filmed in Shreveport, Louisiana, on sets specifically built to resemble 17th-century Massachusetts.

Casting

Ashley Madekwe, cast as Tituba, was the first actor announced for the series in October 2013.

Casting

Marilyn Manson joined the cast in season three in a recurring role as barber Thomas Dinley.

Music

Composer Tyler Bates chose 'Cupid Carries a Gun,' a song he co-wrote with Marilyn Manson for the band's album The Pale Emperor, as the show's title track.

Reception

Salem scored only 49 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 16 critic reviews, indicating 'mixed or average' reception.

Reception

WGN America announced the series' cancellation in December 2016, with the third season concluding as the series finale on January 25, 2017.

Themes

witch devil gothic horror salem, massachusetts new england witch hunt evil witch witch trial 17th century antagonistic

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