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: 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.

: The episode introduces Lucy Lawless as the powerful and ancient Countess Marburg, a new antagonist who is tracking Mary and seeking to reclaim her own lost legacy. Thematic Analysis Salem Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Cry Havoc - TV Fanatic "Salem" Cry Havoc(2015)

: 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 : Exiled to Boston and haunted by the

: 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. Now merged with the "Great Spirit" through a

: 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.

In the wake of the Grand Rite, a horrific (plague) has been unleashed upon Salem, filling the streets with disfigured victims.