It's rare that a show exceeds expectations, but MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM does just that.
- The world is intriguing and original.
- The story setup is strong (like a HUNGER GAMES meets THE CRAFT).
- The tone is much more grounded and serious than CW fare (like LEGACIES), which gives the show greater depth and gravitas.
- The VFX and cinematography are breathtaking.
- The characters are compelling and have room to grow and evolve both individually and as a team.
In a nutshell, it's an incredibly well executed concept that could easily have been ruined by campiness and absurdity.
It truly saddens me to see other men dismiss this show out of hand because there are no key male parts. Who cares?! Just enjoy the show on its own merits. An absence of male lead roles should not be construed with a hatred of males. And besides, one of the witches has a kind and supportive father which disproves that nonsense.
Pay no attention to the low IMDb rating. If you enjoy watching strong women, intriguing, fantastical and smartly written stories and don't have any bigotry towards the presence of a lesbian character, I HIGHLY recommend this show.
