Season 2

The second season of Motherland: Fort Salem was announced in May of 2020. The season premiered on June 22, 2021.^[1]

Synopsis[]

Raelle, Tally and Abigail confront higher stakes, dangerous magic and a new threat from an ancient group of witch-hunters, the Camarilla. In the first season, we saw our trio of young witches follow in the footsteps of their foremothers, defending the nation from The Spree as part of the United States Army. Their training is intensified when they are promoted to attend War College, where their magic, relationships and beliefs will be pushed to the limits. While General Alder seeks out new witches to join the wars to come, The Spree and the Army learn their fight may no longer be with one another. But how can two enemies work together to thwart a hatred that won’t stop until all witches are exterminated?^[2]

Cast[]

Main[]

Taylor Hickson as Raelle Collar
Amalia Holm as Scylla Ramshorn
Demetria McKinney as Anacostia Quartermain
Jessica Sutton as Tally Craven
Ashley Nicole Williams as Abigail Bellweather
Lyne Renee as General Sarah Alder

Recurring[]

Catherine Lough Haggquist as Petra Bellweather
Victor Webster as Blanton Silver
Tony Giroux as Adil
Kylee Brown as Khalida
Emilie Leclerc as Izadora
Linda Ko as Nessa Clary
Jill Morrison as Berryessa Tansey
Praneet Akilla as Gregorio Shellbark
Ess Hödlmoser as M
Arlen Aguayo as Nicte Batan
Mellany Barros as Penelope Silver

Crew[]

Writers[]

Eliot Laurence

Producers[]

Directors[]

Steven Adelson

Episodes[]

Image	Episode Information
	"Of the Blood" Airdate: June 22, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 01 / 11 Directed by: Amanda Tapping Written by: Eliot Laurence
Despite the threat of the Camarilla, the discovery of new witches gives Alder hope. Tally struggles with her role as a Biddy, and Raelle and Abigail return to Fort Salem with their mysterious new abilities.
	"Abomination" Airdate: June 29, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12 Directed by: Amanda Tapping Written by: Brian Studler
The Unit begins War College, introducing them to their Coven and new challenges. Anacostia and Scylla find themselves unlikely partners in a dangerous mission. Tally mentors a new recruit.
	"A Tiffany" Airdate: July 6, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 03 / 13 Directed by: Shannon Kohli Written by: Kay Reindl & Erin Maher
Raelle prepares to show her ability to the top brass, while Abigail struggles with her new role. Tally begins to question her unsettling dreams. Anacostia and Scylla form a plan to infiltrate the enemy further.
	"Not Our Daughters" Airdate: July 13, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14 Directed by: Nimisha Mukerji Written by: Bryan Q. Miller
Anti-witch sentiment boils over as the Unit defends the first witch testing center at its grand opening. Anacostia and Scylla go undercover to follow the Camarilla.
	"Brianna's Favorite Pencil" Airdate: July 20, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 05 / 15 Directed by: Jason Stone Written by: Nicole Avenia
The Unit competes for a chance to commune with the dead during Samhain. Scylla and Anacostia search for Camarilla leadership by attending a Halloween gala and make a horrifying discovery.
	"My 3 Dads" Airdate: July 27, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16 Directed by: Jem Garrard Written by: Eli Edelson
Raelle brings Tally home to the Cession, where they struggle with the past. Abigail is confronted with pressure from her family when Adil accompanies her home.
	"Irrevocable" Airdate: August 3, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 07 / 17 Directed by: Shannon Kohli Written by: KD Dávila & Will J. Watkins
Raelle fights for her life, just as the Army and Spree converge on a secret Camarilla stronghold. Abigail and Adil’s mission for vengeance escalates.
	"Delusional" Airdate: August 10, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18 Directed by: Kimani Ray Smith Written by: Kay Reindl & Erin Maher
Tally leads the unit on a mind-bending mission to find Nicte Batan – but is the unit strong enough to withstand Nicte's defenses?
	"Mother of All, Mother of None" Airdate: August 17, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19 Directed by: David Frazee Written by: Bryan Q. Miller
Distrust in Alder grows as Tally and Abigail pressure those in power for changes. Raelle gains a deeper understanding of the Mycelium and its purpose for her.
	"Revolution, Part 1" Airdate: August 24, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20 Directed by: Amanda Tapping Written by: Eliot Laurence & Brian Studler
In the season finale, the Camarilla brings the fight to Fort Salem. Raelle, Abigail, Tally and their allies are forced to make impossible, world-changing choices.

Production[]

Casting[]

The second season renewal was officially announced by Freeform on May 19, 2020. Lyne Renee was promoted to series regular for season 2 of the show.^[3] On May 27, 2021, Victor Webster, Mellany Barros, Praneet Akilla, Ess Hödlmoser and Arlen Aguayo joined the cast as recurring roles.^[4]

Filming[]

Filming for the second season began on October 9, 2020, and concluded on April 1, 2021.^[5]

Trivia[]

The cast learned Mother Tongue for Season 2 because it is the foundation of all human languages.
Season 2 focuses on War College.
In season 2, we are going to see examples “witch hatred” and prejudice between groups.
On February 26, 2021, during the Television Critics Association winter press tour it was announced that the season would premiere summer 2021, along with a little tease about what’s to come for the witches of Fort Salem.^[6]