: 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
is the Season 2 premiere of the supernatural horror series Salem , first airing on April 5, 2015. Directed by Nick Copus and written by creators Brannon Braga and Adam Simon , the episode picks up three days after the Season 1 finale's "Grand Rite". It sets the stage for what is subtitled the "Witch War" . Plot Summary: The Pox and the Prodigal Son "Salem" Cry Havoc(2015)
In the wake of the Grand Rite, a horrific (plague) has been unleashed upon Salem, filling the streets with disfigured victims. : Believing John Alden (Shane West) is dead
: 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 Directed by Nick Copus and written by creators