"salem" Cry Havoc(2015) Guide

: Believing John Alden (Shane West) is dead due to a shamanistic vision, Mary is unaware that he survived. Now merged with the "Great Spirit" through a Native American ritual, Alden has returned with one mission: to kill every witch in Salem. Key Character Evolutions

: Following the murder of her parents, Anne (Tamzin Merchant) begins to realize she is a "cradle witch" of the highest order. Mary attempts to mentor her, arguing that every "new world" must be built on blood.

In the wake of the Grand Rite, a horrific (plague) has been unleashed upon Salem, filling the streets with disfigured victims. "Salem" Cry Havoc(2015)

: Exiled to Boston and haunted by the murder of his father, Cotton (Seth Gabel) spends his time in a cycle of guilt and debauchery until he is interrogated regarding his father's disappearance.

: Mercy Lewis (Elise Eberle), now a rogue witch with an army of "woodland waifs," challenges Mary’s authority. To taunt Mary, Mercy murders the three elder crones and hangs them from the gallows. : Believing John Alden (Shane West) is dead

: Having consolidated her power, Mary (Janet Montgomery) is preoccupied with her recently returned son. However, she only has limited time with him; Tituba (Ashley Madekwe) takes him back to the elders every night.

: The episode introduces Lucy Lawless as the powerful and ancient Countess Marburg, a new antagonist who is tracking Mary and seeking to reclaim her own lost legacy. Thematic Analysis Salem Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Cry Havoc - TV Fanatic Mary attempts to mentor her, arguing that every

: Dr. Samuel Wainwright (Stuart Townsend) arrives in Salem, aiming to treat the plague through science. While Mary attempts to use him to maintain order, his intellect and "GPS-like" precision in tracking the pox make him a potential threat to her secrets.