MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM review

 Motherland: Fort Salem is an alternate version of America. Witches work for the government in return for non-persecution.

The action takes place in an alternative America, where witches ended persecution against them by making a deal with the government to fight for the country. Motherland: Fort Salem follows three young women, from training to deployment, fighting terrorist threats using supernatural tactics.

Interesting fact: The series was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Three hundred years ago, during the Salem witch trials, an Agreement was made under which witches would serve the United States as an army, in exchange for freedom, security, and the use of power with impunity. Thanks to this, nowadays, young, magical girls end up in a school - Fort Salem, where they train to be soldiers serving the country. Soon, young adepts will have to face a group of rebellious witches calling themselves SPREE, who despise the Agreement and are behind terrorist attacks on non-magical US citizens.

When it comes to Motherland: Fort Salem, I would like to praise the story concept and the amazing combination of drama and fantasy from the very beginning. The creator himself admitted that he loves the theme of witches and the use of witchcraft, and his enthusiasm for the plot moved to the quality of production.

In the role of the main characters, we get three young girls who have just joined Fort Salem and started training as soldiers. Abigail comes from a military family, is extremely ambitious and does not tolerate laziness or anything other than perfection, and requires the same from her team. Raelle is her opposite. Rebellious, she looks for an answer to the question of how her mother died and who was responsible for it. The stubborn nature and "it-all-in-my-ass" attitude will keep the tension between her and Abigail going. But don't worry! Since we have a leader and a rebel, the team will also include a diplomat. Tally usually stands somewhere between two companions, trying to contain their outbursts of anger. Tally herself is sweet as honey and full of empathy and does not hide that she lives to help. Such a ray of sunshine.

Thanks to different characters, the viewer has a chance to see different points of view on which matters and what is currently happening, so we decide with whom we agree. Personally, I really appreciate this variety, because thanks to the colorful main characters, the whole series felt more colorful and full. Besides, I can honestly say that at the turn of the first season, my liking and dislike of individual girls from the trio changed, all thanks to the well-presented character evolution.

I love when in a series what we feel about the main characters changes at the turn of the episodes and the development of the plot. Because it means that the creators focused on evolution and that the characters should be constantly changing under the influence of the experiences and people with whom they surround themselves. This was the case with Abigail, Raelle, and Tally. Regardless of how you feel about them at the beginning of the series, I can bet it will change and after the finale, you will be surprised by who you support.

Not only do the characters evolve, the relationships between them also evolve. Of course, the most interesting change will be between the trio when the girls are faced with the challenge of learning to see the other (or third) perspective, but no less interesting will be the trio's bond with those around them. Abigail with her strict mother, Raelle with the object of sighs, and Tally learning that not everything is either white or black. Observing these transformations on the screen is fascinating.

Applause for the creators for a perfectly matched cast! So many fresh faces, so many charming personalities, so many colors! I love meeting new names, and in the first season of Motherland: Fort Salem there are quite a few of them, the vast majority of which are promising talents that I hope will open the door to a further acting career.

There are a couple of core threads in the show that combines to form a really interesting mix. We have some teen drama here, with heart problems, betrayals, likes and dislikes, jealousy, rivalry, and infatuation. Of course, we have fantasy elements, since the main characters and characters are witches who actively use their powers. There are a lot of actions, secrets, and thrills related to the dangerous SPREE group. The whole thing is well thought out and well run, thanks to which the series is absorbing.

After the first episode, I thought, "wow, this is going to be interesting!" and so it was until the very end. Dynamics is a strong point of this production. It is she who makes everything seem smoother, that the action is rubbed in front of the viewer, engaging him in the story. Anyway, let's be honest: witches versus the world is a motive that had to work. The finale, on the other hand, perfectly closes a chapter in the trio's history, while opening a whole new one, leaving us with some REALLY good cliffhangers.

The production, however, does not lack the so-called "Mature content", i.e. scenes intended for slightly older viewers. Due to the presence of curses, violence, and even sex in the series, I recommend the title to recipients AT LEAST 17+. Perfect as entertainment and stress reliever, especially for young adults.

The first season of Motherland: Fort Salem definitely did its job, enchanting me with the universe and making ten episodes enough to keep me attached to the main characters and looking forward to meeting again with increasing curiosity. I believe that the creator still has a lot of aces up his sleeve, and season two will be a great extension of the open threads in series number 1.

I love how the show absorbed me, I love how, despite being unambitious, he completely bought me with the creation of the world and the characters. It is full of feminism and brilliantly presented female strength. Applause also for showing a GREATLY developing friendship and proving that there are different kinds of evil, and the perception of individual events depends on the perspective. If you like light, addictive series, full of magic, drama, love, friendship, and fighting injustice - I heartily recommend Motherland: Fort Salem. I believe that it will charm you, just like it was with me.

And of course, seasons 2 and 3 had a lot of plot twists and a great continuation of the story. At an end of season 2 when it was a time of transition at Fort Salem in the aftermath of the discovery of the resurrected Kamarilla. The question still unanswered is how long it will take for the U.S. Army and the Spree to join forces against a common enemy. The smart money is on the two sides, wasting half of the season attempting separate plans of attack. It would appear that the Spree would have an advantage since they are not wearing uniforms and aren't such a readily available target. But they must have a mole in their group since the Kamarilla knew where to attack the Spree leadership. Who's not to say there isn't a spy inside Fort Salem as well?

Motherland: Fort Salem has clarified that the relationship between humans and witches is a strained and one-way one. Under the Salem Accord of 1692, the witches would be drafted into the U.S. Army to serve as the nation's military. In return, well, they got to live.

Still, it's understandable that the weaker but more numerous humans would fear that the stronger but small group of witches might turn on them. And Spree, for whatever reason, feeds right into that paranoia.

• Are you glad Tally got reverted to her bubbly self?
• How did Raelle and Abigail get their power?
• Does it have some connection to that black disease?

Despite having two seasons aired and gaining fans worldwide, Motherland: Fort Salem's third season is it's last. The show had a great run with a talented cast, and fans are sad to see it come to an end. Nevertheless, fans are ready to see what unfolds in the remaining episodes of the final season. Season 3 answers many questions after the explosive ending of season 2. Finishing a journey is not easy, but Motherland: Fort Salem is showing off its impeccable storytelling, brilliant production, and excellent post-production work. The confrontations between witches, plot twists, and the powers of each witch that appears in the show, as well as the way in which the series knows how to delve into the personal stories of the heroines and how they work as a team, are, without a doubt, the key to the success of Motherland: Fort Salem. The show managed to engage sci-fi and fantasy fans while wrapping the story with a careful gender and feminist perspective. Motherland: Fort Salem season 3 follows in the footsteps of the previous two seasons. As the show draws to a close, here's a look back at the show's journey that changed the way witches' stories are told.

Motherland: Fort Salem is great at showing the story, and keeping interesting. Made me want to know what happens next. And when one part finish you just want to watch more.