Before anything, guys, I know petitions to save shows are sometimes long shots, but it's worth a try: https://www.change.org/p/freeform-save-motherland-fort-salem. There's so much they could do with motherf*ing Witch Soldiers! This definitely deserves more seasons (and a better network than unfreeform).
So many thoughts about this episode! Some highlights:
• I loved the Doctor dude telling Batan that she was responsible for helping turn the public opinion against witches because, regardless of their intentions and the message they really wanted to convey, their means was horrible. It's not up for debate. And she needs to acknowledge that. Especially because I think I'm going to enjoy her character a lot more than I was expecting.
• Sometimes when I start to see Petra show some vulnerability and actual care for her daughter, there's always just something... lacking, and she quickly turns to caring more about her potential. Sure hope this changes in the future because damn it, Abigail just needs to be loved, come on.
• "The union of Earth and Sky must be prevented at all costs." Hmm, this season highlighted Raelle's power a lot with the mycelium (with some hints of what Abs could be capable of on her own), but looks like with this little comment, Abi's power season is coming!
• Oh god, Penelope... that was too bad, I definitely joined a bit of the hype train and thought she would play a bigger role as a potentially strong "lost lineage" witch in later seasons. ... But ugh, yeah, I just knew that the VP was sketchy. The thought of anyone willing to kill their own child for a fucked up mindset becoming President? Uh-uh. shivers
• "You two can move the earth, right?" - UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR
• The rescue scene, yasss! Tarim, Spree, Unit power! And wow I love that Raelle immediately got "shit's about to rain down and through your windows babe" from the S on her hand? LOL
• I was honestly scared for this finale, what with the title ominously being a Part 1 (and the idea that the season would end in a cliffhanger, with Part 2 months away), and with the horrifying ending to the penultimate episode (I honestly thought the Fort battle was gonna be much longer), but how it turned out is pretty exciting! Oh, the fun road trip potential for this ragtag group of fugitives, it almost sounds like the beginnings of a joke: 3 War College cadets, 2 members of the Spree, and a Dodger (?) walk into a Camarilla cell...
• The rest of my review and ramblings for this episode, because this got way too long and if anyone cares, are here: https://addictedtothese.wordpress.com/2021/08/27/motherland-fort-salem-revolution-part-1-s2s-bewitching-finale/
Side note that I would love perhaps a book spin-off series, I've wanted it ever since and even more when I saw Eliot's interview about his original plan for the series being books. I would prefer that these characters be continued on the show and maybe a different set of characters (maybe even from a different time period) be explored in a potential book series, so I hope to god that this gets renewed beyond Season 3... and soon, because if they finish drafting Season 3 without a confirmed Season 4, they might end up rushing through Eliot's vision for the rest of the show. :(
An exciting/epic season finale!
The scene where Khalida used her powers was unexpectedly good. Her character is really funny. This sweet, innocent, young girl that looks small but is incredibly wise (well, actually I'm not that sure about that part yet but it somehow feels that way) and powerful. It's nice that she decided to join their fight.
Penelope dying sucked, especially for Tally of course. And, as if it isn't enough that the team is already emotionally hurt / grieving, they're also refugees now...
Blanton Silvertally has just become such a despicable character. I hope the truth will eventually get out. For the meantime it should at least be nice that they're now an independent team and joined forces with Scylla and Nicte.
It was quite obvious that the VP is a "bad guy". He hated his daughter being a witch from the beginning. More than you would expect from a parent having his child conscripted, almost as if he knew - not feared or suspected, that it would be her death.
The shows has already been renewed, so I won't criticise the cliffhanger as much as if it hadn't.
Otherwise this season finale wasn't as good as the season 1 finale, but still very strong (and it weirdly makes me want to rewatch Salem :) )
another word I've never used in a sentence:
Khalida smote that dude!
That was an easy part to watch -- others heartbreaking.
Sooo since no one else said it yet, I'll be first - " I am Alder (Groot)!" No? OK fine w/e, lol.
To the point - Motherland: Fort Salem was recommended to me by someone who said it, "probably wouldn't be my thing" and at the start it seemed as though they were right but then the show grew on me and I binged both seasons in just a few days.
It's the characters and their bonds that grab you and keep you, though the story is secondary and disjointed at times. Costume and hair departments went all in because they've been serving up some deliciousness, wow! CG clearly works hard too, praise them.
Looking forward to new beginnings.
Oh boy, I thought Nicte was done being crazy like a bat. And then she starts to move sort of like a snake again, shoulders pulled all up, her starring so crazy and Petra tasks her with protecting the girls. That is probably her most reckless decision yet :rolling_eyes:
I am still unclear about the mycelium. sure, Alder was grieving. How that would create some sort of supermushroom like thing doesn't really compute for me. And what exactly it is about Raelle, that she is compatible with it. That she was chosen or whatever.
But I totally can see how the mycelium reconstitutes the General. It healed Raelle, so death isn't that much of an obstacle, since Alder was still alive. How she managed that (still being alive) is another question.
I just wished the seasons lasted longer and has more episodes! That's my only complaint. My most favorite show besides the walking dead. :hearts:
Mother taking care of Sarah was a nice touch...and, some touching points during this chapter of the story!
Looking forward to more.
Can't wait for the next season. Great episode, with lots of questions still to be answered in the next season :grinning: :clap: :thumbsup_tone1:
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I'm a bit disappointed that Alder's death wasn't a bigger blaze of glory. I feel like they had to cram a lot into the finale and its a shame it wasn't a two parter or a feature length episode.
Love the idea of them having to work with Nicte at the end and just love this cast all round tbh. Need more of this show in my life.