WGN’s ‘Salem’ Features Forced Abortion to Devil in Easter Premiere
Nothing says “Happy Easter” like debuting a show filled with
sex, Satanism and forced abortion.
WGN America’s drama “Salem” debuted Easter
Sunday, showcasing a forced abortion by witchcraft in return for “all the world.”
Taking place in 17th century
Beginning with a flashback, “
But as they head into the dark forest to commit the deed,
Mary hesitates, “I've changed my mind. I want to go back.” Tituba warns, “There
is no place for that child in
Against Mary’s repetitive pleas, Tituba threatens more harshly, “You want to live? Lie still.” and pushes, “You don't have a choice, Mary.” Article continues after the video.
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, “All the world shall be yours in return.”
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, “Can you imagine how good it feels to take everything you have, destroy all you've built, and devour your very soul?”
Many in the media have expressed praise for the show, including The New York Times.
— Katie Yoder is Staff Writer, Joe and Betty Anderlik Fellow in Culture and Media at the Media Research Center. Follow Katie Yoder on Twitter.
