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Motherland: Fort Salem: Mother of All, Mother of None (2021)
Utterly Epic
The Rite of Proxy scene is my favorite scene in the entire series, the way it's intense from the very moment Tally offers her life instead of Nicte's and fights Alder. Then each coven member jumps in one after one once Tally is in danger, really solidifying their bond. Will never forget it.
Motherland: Fort Salem: Delusional (2021)
A cinematic journey
This episode felt very different from the others. Probably because it focused mostly on the core four most of the time, it felt like an odyssey of some sort where they met obstacle after obstacle before they were able to go back to Fort Salem. This one was chock full of fan service and I loved every minute of it. The Raylla reunion was completely worth the wait.
Motherland: Fort Salem: Irrevocable (2021)
Absolutely heartbreaking performance
This is the episode where Taylor Hickson truly shined as a performer. It's been known that she is incredibly talented, but Irrevocable is where she was given the opportunity to let it rip and the way she did, she deserves a standing ovation and many awards. I especially felt the blow of her grief during her emotional scene with Willa as Raelle had to lose her again for a second time.
Besides Taylor, everything else in the episode was great too. Loved the convergence of the different rescue groups trying to get to Raelle. It felt like something out of an Avengers movie.
Motherland: Fort Salem: Witchbomb (2020)
a completely EARTH SHATTERING finale
Witchbomb has to be my favorite television finale ever, I couldn't believe I was watching a 40 minute episode! It felt so cinematic like a Marvel movie but executed BETTER. Each character got their own cliffhanger and I love that. I wish more season 1 finales could have the same amount of flair and love for the story they're telling. This show is masterclass, can't find anything like it and probably never will.
Motherland: Fort Salem (2020)
My favorite show ever
A alternate America where witches have real vocal based magic and are forced to conscript into the military because of a centuries old deal. It's queer, diverse, and incredibly rich in storytelling and characters. When I first stumbled upon this show two years ago, I couldn't believe what I was watching. It's been so long since I've seen anything so innovative and thought provoking on television. While it is fiction, it echoes our world's issues without actually saying it, it is an allegory for our politics.
This show being cancelled is an absolute tragedy. I really hope it does get picked up by some network, because Motherland deserves more time to tell its story.
Motherland: Fort Salem: Say the Words (2020)
My favorite pilot episode of a tv series ever
Pilot episodes are hard, especially one for a incredibly rich sci-fi/fantasy series. I am amazed how well Motherland: Fort Salem was able to build the story, introduce the characters, and expand the world in such a short time without it feeling overwhelming. It hooks you from the start, that cliffhanger makes you hover over the "next episode" button even if you promised you'd only watch one episode.
Motherland: Fort Salem: Homo Cantus (2022)
A solid season premiere
It's hard to write a favorable season premiere especially in later seasons. While this was mostly a set up episode, it is impressively packed with potential to where this season is heading.