Motherland: Fort Salem Season 2, Episode 9 | Raelle Learns the Origins of the Mycelium | Freeform

[@nataliew.2965]

The Mycelium being the collective “conscious” of all dead witches created by Alder’s (stunning and heartbreaking) song of Grief… A dead collective that responds to Necro seeds and takes the form of the underworld’s “king” mushroom… I am so beyond satisfied with this reveal wowowow 😍 absolutely gorgeous payoff. I need at LEAST 3 more seasons of this incredible show pls and thx.

[@Meavitatenebrarum]

Same here. I'm really amazed to know the existence of mycelium this way. It proves Alder is very strong.

[@ndemi]

But all those seasons with Alder in it.

[@devinngeorge]

It's not collective consciousness. It's way more than that it's more like ancestral plane witches go to enhance its power.

[@mimi2100]

the mystery around the origins of the mycelium was one of the factors that kept the mycelium fascinating, i was afraid after finding out about the mycelium's birth that it would take away all my fascination (This happens in a lot of other shows where the reveal was cool at first but after a while it just lost its shine, like for example Teen Wolf's true alpha) but this reveal of lore is just beautifully crafted. I think its partly because this reveal opens the door to other lore that can be explored. Just.... Motherland Fort Salem never cease to amaze with world building and lore. It is an amazing story to watch unfold.

[@aleq.m.5339]

It's nice...really nice.. but I really expected more from the creation of the Mycellium....that was like a thousand years old not only 327 hundred years and something really far away from human/witch creation...

[@acihtanhill548]

What a powerful scene... And Lynn's acting is just out of this world, especially in this episode

[@AJ-WuzHere]

@@interstellar_1003 she didn’t ask them to use it. She said she used her grief and channeled it through Alder.

[@akeemwitmore1718]

Where can i get this song?

[@VijiSati333]

Lyne's voice...my Goddess, it was both incredible and haunting. Taylor, Lyne and Diana performed incredibly in this scene that the grief and pain echoes in the viewers hearts. Fabulous!

[@hunniescravemeh]

Truly

[@ashtond6390]

If we don't get a season 3, I will be singing my song of grief nonstop. 🌪⛈

[@geremymcquarter3000]

Me too

[@ebenezeressuman1635]

Not only season 3, but 4 5 6 + there are still alot to flesh out in the motherland world

[@geremymcquarter3000]

@@ebenezeressuman1635 yessss

[@Meavitatenebrarum]

So am I, but I want more seasons not just 3rd season.

[@ricardon8869]

@@ebenezeressuman1635 season 3 is the last one

[@elen9411]

I loved how Lyne said that she put her own painful memories in this episode. I mean, it was so crazy to see such a powerful being like Alder crying, looking powerless. Alder's song was damn heart breaking. She endured so much and still fights. She doesn't deserve being treated like that. Also she was right, I don't think Petra can take what Alder took in past and survived. Without Alder I kinda hope they'll see how much they needed her and how unexperienced they all are.

[@emilyandrews9857]

Comments like yours and tragic backstories make me think that Alder is a better person than what I was letting her on to be...only to be be told otherwise by my dad. However, he hasn't seen the ninth episode of the second season yet, and he won't believe it once he does.

[@elen9411]

@@emilyandrews9857 Honestly, I don't get why so many people hate her. She made mistakes, but not that big for people to wish that she dies. She is damn 327 legend and her songs are so powerful. She ebdured so much pain and lost so many people she loved. Like basically she treats witches at fort salem like her daughters. I like Tally, Raell and Abigail but they are so young and unexperienced. And I'm not talking about Petra. She conspired with the bitch president but according to the promo the president turns around and stab her in the back. I think that Alder dies because Anacostia is crying in the promo and I'll probably stop watching the series since Alder was the most interesting and fascinating character. Also reall badass and damn hot.

[@Eenz]

There was literally no one there for alder 😢 Her own army tore her to pieces so heartbreaking to see after everything alder did for them. And when she walked away from being dethroned I lost it 💔😢 I hope she is somewhere drinking whiskey on vacation she deserves so much better.

[@elen9411]

@@Eenz Even Anacostia, whom she really treated like a daughter, kinda betrayed her. I really hope they will fall on their asses for what they did to her. Though I think she dies like 99% since Anacostia was crying in the promo and I don't think she would cry so much for someone else than Alder.

[@shootingstars6762]

@@elen9411 It seems Alder was reborn or something inside the mycelium so I think we'll still see her in season 3.

[@astarer7861]

This ep was so emotional and shocking. This show deserves season 3

This scene always makes me shed my little tear. So overwhelming. Lyne and Taylor put on a phenomenal performance !

[@ravenoinsdottir7052]

Always? The episode just came out two days ago

[@cecilyoung4615]

@@ravenoinsdottir7052 we watch things over and over and over!

[@carolperry7695]

@@cecilyoung4615 i love the beltane dance x1,000000

[@thekaramel_latte]

I just want other witches to know about this too.. Like she's the one that is so powerful that she can create the mycelium.. The pain and grieve she endures as someone who live more than 300 years.. She lost the person she love again and again.. So just cut some slack.. Did she made a mistake with nicte? Yes. But did she deserve to be stab in the back by petra so she can take over alder's place? Definitely no.. Alder deserve more than that after everything she's sacrifice for the army..

[@Meavitatenebrarum]

@@senor everyone makes mistakes.

[@AJ-WuzHere]

She didn’t create the mycelium. The mycelium was always there but her song woke it up and made it so it absorbs the souls/consciousness of dead Witches. Alder wasn’t backstabbed, she was exposed for being a liar and a murderer.

[@quincyfrost9682]

@@Meavitatenebrarum but the thing is she was given time to change several times in the show but she was stubborn in her ways

[@ME-wy9iv]

@@AJ-WuzHere The creator and EP was pretty clear in the aftershow that Alder created the mycelium. But I don't think it's powered through Alder. The mycelium collects the souls and powers of the dead witches and channels that power into Raelle as an avatar/conduit.

[@ME-wy9iv]

@@monsieurmunroe I don't think Alder lost sight of her purpose. She just didn't think anyone was good enough to hold her position. A human president in her eyes certainly couldn't be trusted to have the best interest of the witches at heart, and no other witch housed the same level of experience that she does due to her extended lifespan and countless wars fought. That was very evident in the conversation she had with Petra. The Spree endangered witches to persecution, and more than anything, improved the army of the Camarilla; Since it caused many humans to believe the Fort Salem Witches were no different than the Spree ones. Alder can be heartless and self absorbed, but her effort to protect witches was always there.

[@monsieurmunroe]

Its only been two days since it aired & I’ve rewatched this scene and episode so many times already. This episode was SO well done and everyone’s acting was superb.

[@LonelyCapricorn]

her song of grief gave me shivers and sadness

[@akeemwitmore1718]

Where an i get this song?

[@hxjchoo]

My damn heart just 💔💔💔💔 The respect and the love I have for this character... all that pain, loss and grief 🥺 and also Lyne's acting 🙌

[@megannumerodos]

This scene absolutely destroys me. It reminds me so much of a scene from Wandavision- if you’ve seen the show, you know the one I’m talking about- that thinking about the comparisons between Wanda and Alder have been plaguing me for days. I mean even the quote “what is grief if not love persevering” applies here- Alder’s grief is so real here, but also her love. For those she just lost, and the ones before that, and the ones yet to come. By (inadvertently) pouring her grief into the earth, she gave future witches a way to be protected from that kind of grief, and have a living reminder of her love. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be staring into the middle distance until the show gets renewed and season 3 starts.

[@dragonforce627]

No words needed for this scene. Other than please for the love of goddess, give us season 3!!!

[@chefbscreations5974]

And this just makes me love Alder more❤️❤️. My goddess Lyne was spectacular in her performance this week. I mean she always brings it but damn!!! This episode she straight up killed it!! #teamalder all the way.

[@naviertrickey9200]

What a beautiful sad song for grief

[@kittiyathongchan]

Now, I want to read books of this series. The details, I need to know more, I want to understands every point of view. damn it.

[@ndemi]

That was so touching. I hope macelium will protect Alder.

[@blackrainbow5143]

I hope they won't kill Alder off, the show won't be the same without her...

[@katherinepride926]

I have the feeling that they will, because of the trailer of the next episode. Although I really hope that I'm wrong

[@hitterfront]

I fucking hope they don't do,cuz the show might not survive with all those babies

[@katherinepride926]

@@hitterfront i have the theory that they are misleading us with the trailer, that Alder is going to be really hurt, and that Anacosia is going to sacrifice herself for her, like Raelle's mom did with Raelle

[@p.jvirgo7907]

Alder's song is so powerful it makes me want to sing with her.😢

[@akeemwitmore1718]

Where can i find this song?

[@p.jvirgo7907]

@@akeemwitmore1718 I think it's part of the show but hopefully it can be listened to when the soundtrack for season 2 comes out.

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Goosebumps love this show please get renewed for season 3 🙏🙏🙏

[@avatrice3077]

Lol and Raelle just went and challenged Alder knowing what Alder has been through and what her grief created. Nice job Rae! Completely disregarded everything. 😂

[@leariegel1726]

This is so powerful !

[@aerionnayates-moore1340]

This woman's voice is so beautiful! I hope they relive her life with Tally and show a different side of her. And PLEASE give Alder more songs and works!

[@simplyeason]

love the sound effects for the song of grief. love lyne’s voice!

[@naviertrickey9200]

Wow its beyond amazing how these actresses portrayed their characters👏👏

[@gleicianesilva2880]

I NEED A SEASON 3

[@kevinschroder8673]

This one of the saddesst moments in the serie for me 😭😭🥺 A song of griefe, would bring the bodies of the death witches in the Earth and on the other side it shows a very deep and emotinal aspect about Alder. She sang the song out her hearth with true tears, sorrow and grief.

[@delilah2539]

Even though it was a song of grief, it's still very beautiful.

[@ibifurojaja2336]

Alder’s song of grief got me teary

[@devworlddaily]

I was speechless at this moment I swear if Freeform cancel this show I call for a boycott on all their shows to hit them where it hurts THEIR WALLET This show is more more important than every other show

[@denisediaz4960]

Did anybody else realize that Scylla got approval from Willa before she passed away and Raelle’s dad in this episode. If that doesn’t mean she’s perfect for Raelle idk what does.

[@71sorceress]

yeah I don't know how much the dad would approve if he knew prior to meeting her she had killed a lot of people like him and was apart of the spree

[@YuLi_R.]

@@71sorceress shhh, he ain't gotta know, we don't need to tell him that 😂

[@TheTypewriterError]

This really makes me wonder how the Mycellium will react when Alder eventually dies. Will it absorb her? Will it revive her? Will it die as well?

[@71sorceress]

I mean it was willing to let her die in the tarin region when the camarilla attacked them since tally had to save her

[@noeh-spain]

Amazing show! And what about the music? It's epic. Renew, please!

[@melodyjohnson2722]

beautiful scene

[@tonyg3605]

I cried I grieved a heartbreaking scene…. truly what people have to endure from others… to whom seems superior and find everyone infernal besides themselves 🤮

[@tammydreamwriter2877]

Benching Alder was a big mistake on the army’s part big time.

[@monsieurmunroe]

She's not benched. She grew corrupt and they took her out of power. Even the scene where she takes off her badges, they show her respect and reverence cause ultimately the army is about establishing a place for witches in society. Alder's actions threatened that and it was time for her to go. Alder would not refuse to help in the fight against the Camarilla over pettiness and the army wouldn't refuse her expertise or combat skills either. This whole episode established that its not witch vs witch. Its witches vs the Camarilla.

[@brunocaldeef8289]

@Shameeka Hill she made a LOT of mistakes. What did you expect to happen? She wasn't going to be the general for ever. Actions have consequences, and she's facing hers

[@mercyd2395]

@@brunocaldeef8289 People really expect them to just roll over and be fine with everything she did as of we didn't just find out HER actions laid the roots for 20 years of witches fighting and killing each other. Like, I feel Alders pain but homegirl is a straight up war criminal.

[@gerardlacroix6015]

@@mercyd2395 She is, but it is more complicated than that. Nicte's actions laid root to the killings, not Alder's. Nicte invedted the off-canon work she used. Nicte defected. Nicte dicided, foolishly, to start killing civilians by the hundred. Alder did comit war crimes, like slaughtering a surrending enemy to make them martyrs. And that is bad. But Nicte is the one which didn't understand that, as bad as a move it was, it was meant to maintain a necessity for witches to be; and to be seen as on the side of "civilians" in conflict, to keep them from burning them like they did at Salem. And I think people judge her a bit hastily with the argument of "power went to her head". Alder dosen't crave power; she already has it. She could, if she so whished, have taken out the president by coup d'état; or pupettered her more than to just authorize military actions outside of the US, or on US grounds. She only bypassed her for what she thought to be legitimate action for the protection of Witches, not to gain power. It's more closer to what Petra said to her. She forgot how to be human. She spent 300+ years fighting for the Witches place in the world, and to defend her daughters, that she forgot about "good" or "bad", about morals. She started to think about numbers, about opportunities, etc... Which effectively lead to some mistakes. So, yes, she was a secondary responsible for the creation of the Spree. And yes, she needed to go... You can't be THE general for hundred of years... Because she just fell into her own automatism, and began to think that she, only, was capable of identifying what "harsh decisions" were better for her daughters. As Tally proved in the penultimate episode, young witches aren't clueless, and sometimes can see alternatives that Adler now can't, because she is trapped into her own habits. But judging her so harshly, on one mistake, and attributing massively what the Spree did as if it were her own actions, is just not seeing Adler clearly.

[@gleicianesilva2880]

This was amazing

[@wifesz-gent1299]

Thank you for saving this gorgeous general

[@静悠悠]

goodness, i just shed my tears for this incredible scene though i haven't started to watch the show❤

[@alwaysbam]

And this is why ppl need to put some respect on her name! Peridot

[@mikewright3029]

giving me the originals vibes... anchoring dead witches powers. Also getting a little Xena. :3 ...channeling magic through the voice, very interesting...

[@k23946]

This is such a beautiful song!!! I felt every note, every cord! I hate this show had to end so soon! 😭

[@fishlove02]

Mama Collar🥰❤❤ we miss you🤗

[@amberlewis8536]

As an Armenian I felt this scene on another level. Post-genocidal, trans-generational trauma is a topic thats so little talked about although its so important to be portrayed in mainstream TV and film. I am so greatfull for all the details that the show creaters are doing...

[@AJ-WuzHere]

Other people can relate to that. Not just armenians

[@amberlewis8536]

@@AJ-WuzHere of course! Thats why I am saying post-genocidal trauma is important to talk about. Unfortunatly there are too many people who can relate to it. Just think about all the genocides happening right now, let alone all the genocides who happend the past 500 years...its very sad, thats why it needs to be portrayed more

[@cecilyoung4615]

@@amberlewis8536 I appreciate your measured response - and acknowledge your point about generational post-genocidal trauma.

[@singingboy3127]

I want this seed an hour long so i can listen to it on repeat

[@gentlemonster596]

Now what Scylla said makes sense, the dead is never really dead.

[@burntkayatoast]

If this show gets cancelled I will march onto freeform hq and square up before going to netflix to get this picked up

[@HisameArtwork]

so glad alder isn't dead. onward to season 3

[@kidneytransplant2843]

I just watched a video of Taylor getting interviewed by her sister and it's so hard to take her seriously after that.

[@carolperry7695]

they are such cuties. love their camping adventures.

[@KQJ_Diya007]

🔥 one of my fav, had this scene on repeat for so long, istg Lynn and Taylor🔥

[@gleicianesilva2880]

Raelle and Willa ❤❤

[@itstaylor2137]

This always gives me the chills

[@lenaya382]

you have done good impression ... thanks for the impression and don't stop... your intentions are priceless and so unfathomable to the world that many have not even appreciated. Let`s be mindful and good luck! We have so much struggle inside and indefinitely where, that I only could submit that Amalia was right mentioning song Imagine due to the Project )))

[@adriellesilva5672]

This part was amazing... I know it's a war but I'm hoping no one dies, i love them too much jahsdjhads help

[@nermeenmohammad6467]

Where can I find full video of alder some of grief or there is not any yet I want to keep listening to it whole day until I cry river

[@RawrRawrReptar2525]

Witchey Valhalla! WITCHEY VALHALLA!!!! with a dash of fear street

[@brendonsmith3080]

From the dead witches of Alder’s Coven came the Mycelium. Now that her mother is part of it now, Raelle will never want to part with the Mycelium. The witches of the past live on through Raelle now🌬💨🎼🍄💙🖤

[@MindfulMya]

I felt that it was such a powerful responsibility for raelle and kind of daunting. What happens to Rae if she dies and what would happen to the mycelium. Such an interesting concept and one I can’t wait to see play out. I love how powerful all the girls are!

[@livingglutenfree4815]

Alder wasnt going to do she waited until they got her to the mycelium she wanted to be in it..is it because she knew thr power it held she knew she wasnt gonna die she was alive when she went in..doeant that give her a different level of power? I feel like alder knew what she was doing man season 3 will be good

[@gleicianesilva2880]

The power

[@cselling9214]

Am I the only person who kept hearing; 'henaaaaaaa, heeeeeeena, heeeeeynaaaa'

[@geremymcquarter3000]

The mycelium gon get rid of the camilrilla

[@amitkenan3878]

They have their own powerful weapon: The witch plague

[@geremymcquarter3000]

@@amitkenan3878 right

[@saralaki4828]

DO NOT KILL ALDER! THANKS X

[@hendryfrias7529]

I want the song of grief right now

[@gleicianesilva2880]

Raelle ❤❤

[@mackyronni]

Alder is definitely corrupt and has gone way over the line one too many times but you can’t help but sympathize with her. She’s been through hell.

[@Phantom-ld9zm]

hello there would be a link to download alder's song?

[@olix6002]

this scene is so sad i can't even put in words, this show is getting sad as the episodes goes by and it's ruining me, actually.

[@925209]

Umh where is the soundtrack for the episodes?

[@epicflyincake]

Anyone know the name of this, I'd love to listen to the whole thing ?

[@yunnikoe5025]

can we make petitions to Elliott for make more season ? only 2 season not enough 😪😪😪

[@shelly1214c]

If they kill Alder, I’m done watching the show because Alder deserve better in my opinion

[@cecilyoung4615]

@@monsieurmunroe except for the 'she got what she deserved' I agree with your main points.

[@akeemwitmore1718]

Where can i get this song?

[@r1manah]

Season 3, pls 🙏

[@kkandsims4612]

So to Be clear alder is really good at necro to cuz she pretty much did what Scylla did in season 1 but with humans and and a mass scale . Alder is pretty powerful I wonder what eles she’s really powerful at I bet u she knows spree work like nicta I bet u she bows it all your not around for 300+ years and not learn off cannon . I bet she knows how to use animals to carry her seeds just like Scylla .

[@JackEdward25024]

Respect Général Saha ALDER

[@devworlddaily]

Is Motherland fighting? Shopping around for a new network so we dont have to say goodbye or are you accepting that season 3 will be this shows last Because I will FIGHT *stamps feet* but I need to know that the writers and producers are not just gunna take this show been cancelled

[@harrygiovanny]

name songs please ?

[@isaiahcaston4539]

I called it, I called it, I called it! My boyfriend was like "no that's stupid"

[@naviertrickey9200]

I hope they tell alder, that she was the one who woke the mycellium i just want to see her reaction

[@haticecaglayan2473]

Awesome

[@rudawg99]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[@cselling9214]

So does this mean Alder just sat there for around 2 1/2 years singing certain pitches

[@soodaya]

was the mycelium created over the span of days/months or only one day? I ask because in the background there are multiple trees that are growing really fast so I wonder if the timeline was sped up or if alder literally grew multiple trees in one day?

[@justindixon1586]

It’s was grown over months the sun is rotating as she sings

[@densum8184]

It doesn't make sense to me how they were able to take out the whole coven like that. Like how were they able to overcome and withstand the witches magics. Technology would have been limited back in that time.

[@quadirjones8815]

Fr like damn how the get everybody🥴

[@riyapatel6291]

They thought they were safe because of the accords is the simplest explanation

[@justindixon1586]

It was probably a sneak attack subdues one witch and got the others at a time

[@Meavitatenebrarum]

Is there anyone feel like being a witch ???

[@missvt6640]

Spoiler S3: Plot issue..... They've kinda retconned this origin in S3. I guess they meant The Mother entity existed before, then alder created the afterlife within it from her song of grief? The writing is a bit messy on this. The mycelium gave the original 6 stewards power, so therefore Alder didn't create it like they are saying here.... Alder is a steward heir so the mycelium must have existed before her. So what is it? the collective consciousness of dead witches, or a separate entity that created witches to begin with...

[@yingyangkitty4091]

Who knows maybe the mother existed before during all that time but alders song gave her a physical form that helped spread her power all over the world but that's just my theory.

[@beemsh7246]

Who actually sings these songs ? Amazing voice.

[@carolperry7695]

all the actresses sing the songs. effects are added in editing.

[@gabrielaferreira2645]

❤🇧🇷

[@fessafamous5094]

One mofo accidentally hit the dislike.. shame. So amazing.. I CANT BELIEVE THATS WHERE IT CAME FROM WOOW

[@simonemaria856]

Sabia que Alder não era a vilã e que Tally estava errada 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Tally está uma chatice nessa temporada... francamente.

[@brunocaldeef8289]

E o que te faz pensar que ela não era? Alder cometeu MUITOS erros. Não é porque ela já foi uma vítima, que ela já sofreu, que isso justifica tudo que ela já fez. O que você esperava que aconteceria quando pessoas em posições mais altas que a dela descobrissem tudo que ela já fez? Ações tem consequências e ela está encarando as dela. E a Tally tava errada em que? Tudo que a ela viu a Alder fazer, ela realmente fez, e nada justifica. Alder se perdeu no meio do caminho, começou a pensar mais em se manter no poder do que no bem estar do exército.

[@simonemaria856]

@@brunocaldeef8289 Qualquer pessoa de 300 anos de idade teria cometido os mesmos erros que ela ou mais ainda. Tally foi muito da hipócrita, escolheu defender uma terrorista vingativa e jogar toda a culpa em Alder, como se todos ali fossem melhor que ela se estivesse em sua posição!Tally está tão errada,assim como Alder e Nicta.

[@Dermacrosis]

As powerful as this story was, in the third series of MFS this was ignored.

[@RoseParamore1]

Amalia y Taylor han salvado este desastre de temporada estando separadas, pero Amalia siendo de Scylla con lo poquito que tiene, por otro lado Raelle ha sido maltratada y Eliot la escribió como un personaje tonto e inútil, en el ultimo momento vuelve hacer la rebelde de antes.

[@potato9533]

All i heard from her song was only heck no

[@lionahaapai3582]

Can someone please tell me who is the bald guy anacostia has ☕ with

[@tmd-w1552]

Her man

[@ravenoinsdottir7052]

Everyone that is passing out about this scene is hvítur because with all due respect (none) I wasn't impressed with it.

[@cecilyoung4615]

what is hvitur? and relating to a scene is what these shows want us to do.

[@ravenoinsdottir7052]

@@cecilyoung4615 what is Google And this is just one scene that I wasn't impressed with 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nastya7581]

Where can i find this song?