Motherland: Fort Salem (2020)
Young witches train in combat magic, facing gritty battles and epic suspense for their country.
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.
How intense is Motherland: Fort Salem?
Motherland: Fort Salem is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Motherland: Fort Salem feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Motherland: Fort Salem
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Motherland: Fort Salem for you?
Is Motherland: Fort Salem scary?
Only a little. Motherland: Fort Salem has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Motherland: Fort Salem gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Motherland: Fort Salem sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Motherland: Fort Salem OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Motherland: Fort Salem?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Motherland: Fort Salem?
Motherland: Fort Salem is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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