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: 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

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 "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.

In the wake of the Grand Rite, a horrific (plague) has been unleashed upon Salem, filling the streets with disfigured victims. : Believing John Alden (Shane West) is dead

: 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

: Having consolidated her power, Mary (Janet Montgomery) is preoccupied with her recently returned son. However, she only has limited time with him; Tituba (Ashley Madekwe) takes him back to the elders every night. Directed by Nick Copus and written by creators

: 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.