How to Watch ‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Online Without Cable

Freeform hit Pretty Little Liars went off the air nearly three years ago and the network has been hoping to find a worthy successor ever since. Motherland: Fort Salem, which premieres Wednesday, March 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, might just be the one.

If you don’t have cable, you can watch Motherland: Fort Salem on your computer, phone, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV or other streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming subscription services:

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Freeform is included with Hulu With Live TV, which comes with 60-plus live TV channels and Hulu’s extensive on-demand library of TV shows and movies:

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Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch a live stream of Motherland: Fort Salem on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.

If you can’t watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which has most new episodes and specials available after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).

AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now) offers six different channel bundles. They range from 45 to 125 live TV channels, and they all include Freeform. The “Plus” and “Max” bundles come with a free seven-day trial:

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Once signed up for AT&T TV Now, you can watch a live stream of Motherland: Fort Salem on your computer via the AT&T TV Now website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other compatible streaming device via the AT&T TV app.

If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV Now — no matter what channel package you choose — comes with included cloud DVR.

Freeform is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” package, which comes with 32 live TV channels. It costs $20 for the first month ($30 per month after that), which makes Sling the cheapest streaming service with Freeform if you plan on keeping it long term:

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Or, as part of a special deal that Sling is currently offering, you can get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick if you prepay for two months:

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Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Motherland: Fort Salem live on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the Sling TV app.

If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 10 hours of cloud DVR.

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Preview

Official Trailer | Motherland: Fort Salem | Premieres March 18Witches are called to greatness. #Motherland: Fort Salem premieres Wednesday, March 18 on Freeform. What to watch next: more Motherland clips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAMus9DoHdJ94k7UzwIBKxpOV0ygMHx9 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/Motherland?sub_confirmation=1 About Motherland: Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, “Motherland: Fort Salem” follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world—but with supernatural tactics and weapons. The series also stars Ashley Nicole Williams, Jessica Sutton, Taylor Hickson, Demetria McKinney and Amalia Holm. “Motherland: Fort Salem” is executive produced by Eliot Laurence, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Kevin Messick, Maria Maggenti and Steven Adelson. Like Motherland on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherlandtv Follow Motherland on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Motherland Follow Motherland on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MotherlandTV About Freeform: Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app allows viewers access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices. Connect with Freeform: Find FREEFORM on: http://whatchannelfreeform.com/ Like FREEFORM on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Freeform/ Follow FREEFORM on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/freeformtv Follow FREEFORM on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Freeform/ Follow FREEFORM on TUMBLR: https://www.freeform.tumblr.com Official Trailer | Motherland: Fort Salem | Premieres March 18 https://www.youtube.com/Motherland?sub_confirmation=12020-01-17T21:42:51.000Z

This new witchy drama is set in an alternate reality America where witches brokered a deal with the U.S. government 300 years ago to fight for their country instead of being persecuted and killed during the Salem Witch Trials. Now, these young women who are trained in combat magic are fighting on the front lines in the face of terrorist threats.

The cast is populated with relative newcomers on the TV scene:

• Taylor Hickson portrays Raelle, a reluctant recruit with major authority issues whose mother recently died in the line of duty.
• Jessica Sutton is Tally, a kind, strong-willed and curious witch who enlisted despite her mother’s passionate disapproval.
• Ashley Nicole Williams plays Abigail, an unquestionably alpha, smart, driven and courageous witch who hails from the upper echelons of military witch society and is excited to be joining the ranks of the witches’ army.
• Amalia Holm rounds out the young witch recruits playing Scylla, a playful yet dark and mischievous recruit who is not what she appears to be.
• Demetria McKinney plays Anacostia, a tough but wryly humorous drill sergeant whose chief concern is keeping the young recruits alive through basic training.
• Lyne Renee recurs as General Sarah Alder, the highest-ranking officer in the Armed Forces and the only leader the witches have ever known.

Motherland: Fort Salem Trailer | This Land Is Your Land | FreeformFor over 300 years, witches have defended our country. #Motherland: Fort Salem premieres Wednesday, March 18 on Freeform. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/Motherland?sub_confirmation=1 About Motherland: Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, “Motherland: Fort Salem” follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world—but with supernatural tactics and weapons. The series also stars Ashley Nicole Williams, Jessica Sutton, Taylor Hickson, Demetria McKinney and Amalia Holm. “Motherland: Fort Salem” is executive produced by Eliot Laurence, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Kevin Messick, Maria Maggenti and Steven Adelson. Like Motherland on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherlandtv Follow Motherland on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Motherland Follow Motherland on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MotherlandTV About Freeform: Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app allows viewers access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices. Connect with Freeform: Find FREEFORM on: http://whatchannelfreeform.com/ Like FREEFORM on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Freeform/ Follow FREEFORM on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/freeformtv Follow FREEFORM on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Freeform/ Follow FREEFORM on TUMBLR: https://www.freeform.tumblr.com Motherland: Fort Salem Trailer | This Land Is Your Land | Freeform https://www.youtube.com/Motherland?sub_confirmation=12020-01-30T16:02:32.000Z

At the 2020 Television Critics Association winter press tour, executive producer Eliot Lawrence told TV critics that the idea is both an “homage to witch history” and also “reinventing” and “reclaiming” the ways they were persecuted. They also wanted to examine what society might be like if it were a matriarchy instead of a patriarchy.

“We talked a lot in the writers’ room about what female sexuality looks like in the absence of patriarchy, because in this show the army is a matriarchal culture within the larger culture, and we came up with a lot of good stuff,” said Lawrence. “I mean, for these young women, their sexuality is not something that complicates their lives or labels them in a certain way. It’s something that informs their very power, and it’s something that they’re able to employ to astonishing effect.”

Sutton added that she loves how author Erica Jong, who wrote the book on which the show is based, and then Lawrence as the executive producer “reimagined” the idea of what a witch is.

“This idea that’s away from the typical cauldron, cackling crone symbol of a witch — or the temptress that fornicates with the devil,” said Sutton.

Motherland: Fort Salem 1×01 Sneak Peek Clip 1 “Say the Words” Series PremiereSet in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world, but with supernatural tactics and weapons. Don’t forget to give us a thumbs up and a comment to help us bring you more content in future. Don’t forget to subscribe to get all of the latest promos. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/STVsubscribe What are you looking forward to the most this episode? Let us know in the comments below? Website: http://www.spoilertv.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoilertv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpoilerTV/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/spoilertvphotos Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/spoilertv #Spoilers #tvpromos #Motherland2020-03-10T07:49:36.000Z

“It’s so powerful, like we’re all harnessing power that has kind of been taken away from us, in a way, by society,” added McKinney. “You know, sexuality, we use that for power. We’re fighting the wars. The fact that everything is so flipped as far as the gender roles and, I mean, the show is actually genderless. We’re actually quite androgynous in our roles and our duties in what we do, which gives everybody power overall. So it’s just it’s really, really cool to be part of something innovative.”

Motherland: Fort Salem” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform.

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