: Dr. Samuel Wainwright (Stuart Townsend) arrives in Salem, aiming to treat the plague through science. While Mary attempts to use him to maintain order, his intellect and "GPS-like" precision in tracking the pox make him a potential threat to her secrets.
: 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 "Salem" Cry Havoc(2015)
: Mercy Lewis (Elise Eberle), now a rogue witch with an army of "woodland waifs," challenges Mary’s authority. To taunt Mary, Mercy murders the three elder crones and hangs them from the gallows. : Believing John Alden (Shane West) is dead
: Exiled to Boston and haunted by the murder of his father, Cotton (Seth Gabel) spends his time in a cycle of guilt and debauchery until he is interrogated regarding his father's disappearance. To taunt Mary, Mercy murders the three elder
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
: Following the murder of her parents, Anne (Tamzin Merchant) begins to realize she is a "cradle witch" of the highest order. Mary attempts to mentor her, arguing that every "new world" must be built on blood.