'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:

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

Photo Credit: WGN America

The first season of Salem, WGN America's first original scripted series, continues on Sunday, April 27 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, "The Stone Child," John investigates what's really going on in Salem as the fear of witches living in the town escalates. Mary puts her plans into action.

Watch two sneak peek videos below:

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