Nothing says \u201cHappy Easter\u201d like debuting a show filled with sex, Satanism and forced abortion.<\/p>\n
WGN America\u2019s drama \u201cSalem\u201d debuted Easter Sunday to a total of 2.3 million viewers, showcasing a forced abortion by witchcraft in return for \u201call the world.\u201d Taking place in 17th century Massachusetts, \u201cSalem\u201d delves into the town\u2019s notorious witch trials while exploring who the real witches are \u2013 sex, nudity and devil worshipping included. The show, rated for mature audiences, stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West and Seth Gabel.<\/p>\n
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Beginning with a flashback, \u201cSalem\u201d opens by explaining the demise \u2013 or rather creation \u2013 of \u201cSalem\u2019s most powerful enchantress,\u201d Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery). Confronted with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy by her beau John Alden (Shane West) who left her for war, Mary relies on her mysterious confidante, Tituba, for help. Tituba and Mary decide on abortion in return for power from the devil.<\/p>\n
But as they head into the dark forest to commit the deed, Mary hesitates, \u201cI’ve changed my mind. I want to go back.\u201d Tituba warns, \u201cThere is no place for that child in Salem,\u201d and questions what the town\u2019s leader might \u201cdo to you when he finds out you’re pregnant with John’s baby?\u201d She continues, \u201cDo not fear the woods. The woods are gonna take care of that little soul. And you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Against Mary\u2019s repetitive pleas, Tituba threatens more harshly, \u201cYou want to live? Lie still.\u201d and pushes, \u201cYou don’t have a choice, Mary.\u201d Article continues after the video.<\/p>\n
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When Mary cries at the sight of her flat stomach after the ritual filled with a dark demons, flesh-eating beetles and black ooze crawling up her spread legs, Tituba consoles, \u201cAll the world shall be yours in return.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fast forward seven years, and Mary (both villainess and heroine of the show) is in love with her power, from possessing a girl to telling one character, \u201cCan you imagine how good it feels to take everything you have, destroy all you’ve built, and devour your very soul?\u201d<\/p>\n
Many in the media have expressed praise for the show, including The New York Times.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Katie Yoder is Staff Writer, Joe and Betty Anderlik Fellow in Culture and Media at the Media Research Center. Follow Katie Yoder on Twitter.<\/p>\n
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