'Salem' Preview: Fear of Witches Living in the Town Escalates

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The first season of Salem, WGN America's first original scripted series, continues on Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Salem, which re-imagines the infamous witch trials in 17th century Massachusetts, stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Xander Berkeley, Tamzin Merchant, Elise Eberle, and Iddo Goldberg.

In this week's episode, "In Vain," Salem trembles in the aftermath of the trial, and Anne turns to John Alden for comfort. Mysterious circumstances lead Alden to suspect Magistrate Hale is not who or what he appears to be. Mary discovers who witnessed the witches’ ceremony and deliberates a course of action. Elsewhere, George Sibley begins hatching a plan to escape Mary’s clutches.

Watch two sneak peek videos below:





The series is co-created and written by award-wining Brannon Braga and Adam Simon who serve as executive producers alongside Prospect Park's Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinetz, as well as David Von Ancken. Salem hails from Fox 21, the prolific cable production division of Twentieth Century Fox Television.