HuluSalem (2014)
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Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
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.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Leans Progressive
Primary
The series critiques both the oppressive religious fundamentalism of the Puritan society and the destructive, manipulative power of the actual witches, presenting a complex and often cynical view of power dynamics without explicitly championing a specific political ideology.
The series 'Salem' incorporates visible diversity through the casting of a minority actress in the historically non-white role of Tituba. While the narrative critically examines the oppressive aspects of 17th-century Puritan society and its authority figures, this critique is framed within the historical and fantastical plot rather than as an explicit condemnation of traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
Salem features a central LGBTQ+ character, Cotton Mather, whose secret same-sex relationship is depicted with complexity and empathy. While societal prejudice leads to tragic outcomes, the narrative consistently frames these external forces as the problem, affirming the worth of the characters' identities and love despite their suffering.
The show portrays Puritanical Christianity as an oppressive, hypocritical, and cruel force, with its adherents using faith to justify persecution and violence. The narrative critiques the dangers of religious extremism and fanaticism.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series reimagines historical figures from the Salem Witch Trials, but maintains their established genders. No significant character, historically or canonically male, is portrayed as female, nor vice-versa.
The show 'Salem' reimagines historical figures from the Salem Witch Trials. While some characters are based on real people, their portrayals align with historical understanding or, in cases like Tituba, reflect one of the plausible historical interpretations where the original race is debated. No character established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.2
4.9
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