American Horror Story

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Season 2
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 5, 2011
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 749 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 644 out of 749
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 749
  3. Negative: 51 out of 749
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  1. BruterakeTV
    Aug 30, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É ruim atuam mal, maioria dor arcos de personagens são mal desenvolvidos e acabam do nada ou nem conclusão tem, além de que a direção não é das melhores os ângulos de câmera são criminosos e n tem uma cena bonita ou um jogo de câmera que vc fale nossa esse ficou bom.… Expand
  2. eduardoporto
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    8.4 na verdade, é uma das favoritas do público e realmente é muito boa, o enredo é bem construído. A intro de asylum é inesquecível.
  3. Littlest_Red
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite season of ahs. The horror throughout is awesome. Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson), has some awesome acting, especially for horror. And the plot of her going into the asylum and discovering that their is a sham asylum is an interesting plot (it also plays on a fear of mine of being locked up like this). The season is a little more clear than the first, but just as crazy. Even if the plot is sort of non-existent, just the montage of pent-up nuns and nazi defectors as we explore this asylum is enough to entertain.… Expand
  4. Daniel_N
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    American Horror Story: Asylum is considered the best season in the series, which is clear to see why. Asylum has several engaging plot twists and memorable character arcs, with terrific performances from the main cast, particularly from Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson.
  5. sashablackfield
    Sep 12, 2021
    9
    Все отлично, за исключением того, что тема психиатрической больницы раскрыта не полностью!
  6. Misterdiony
    May 29, 2021
    9
    A scary horror series that continues to deliver. Asylyum is even better than Murder House with great characters and a stunning story.
  7. ginger_critique
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    This season was incredible!!! It's so good and crazy. Jessica Lange is incredible and really shows off her acting range and abilities. She has me as a huge fan for life now!!
  8. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    As good as the first season. A give this an eight just because Jessica Lange, she is a star.
  9. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This season is scarier than the first season as it is more realistic. Definitely one of the best seasons of AHS.
  10. jackaz15
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    American Horror Story: Asylum had a morbid and tightly constructed plot consisting of unexpected twists and disturbing scenarios, supported by fleshed out characters and audacious cinematic elements. (10/10)
  11. MarceloPaz
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    maybe my favorite season, has everything in it, the beginning, middle and end are well consistent with the value of history.
  12. jordanbelfort
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Stress, fear, suspension, along with you during the season
    Be careful behind you
    The second season was a masterpiece
    Jessica Lange appeared again as a masterpiece
  13. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    7
    AHS: Asylum is the best season for this series. Jessica Lange and Lily Rabe's roles really pushed this season into its extremities. More macabre, disturbing themes tackled in this season. Ambitious yet scandalous elements e.g. Nazi Character, Demonic Possessions, Hedonistic Acts, and Extra-terrestrial conspiracies. All of it exceeded expectations. The show stealer for me here is theAHS: Asylum is the best season for this series. Jessica Lange and Lily Rabe's roles really pushed this season into its extremities. More macabre, disturbing themes tackled in this season. Ambitious yet scandalous elements e.g. Nazi Character, Demonic Possessions, Hedonistic Acts, and Extra-terrestrial conspiracies. All of it exceeded expectations. The show stealer for me here is the storyline of Lana Winters. Nice writing this season. I wish they would explore themes this dark again.… Expand
  14. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    7
    Not as good as season 1, but worth it if you can power through the first couple of episodes.

    I don’t want to have anything too spoilerific, but the thing that hurts this season is the alien abduction subplot (and it is only a subplot and it isn’t too spoilery to mention it I promise). That is why I originally started watching this when Season 2 started years ago, but stopped after an    Not as good as season 1, but worth it if you can power through the first couple of episodes.

    I don’t want to have anything too spoilerific, but the thing that hurts this season is the alien abduction subplot (and it is only a subplot and it isn’t too spoilery to mention it I promise). That is why I originally started watching this when Season 2 started years ago, but stopped after an episode. I don’t like to mix aliens and horror myself.

    Instead of modern day setting with flashbacks, this season is set in the 1960s in an insane asylum (hence why they involved alien abduction at some point) with flash forwards to modern day. The timing is well paced and there are some very interesting leads. However, it was way too distracting for me with the insanity plot that I mostly endured this season.

    The actors are great, almost everyone makes a comeback as a different character this season and they swapped up their roles of what they are doing. I really do like the anthology setup. There is less “horror” on a supernatural level here then cruelty and spite by those in charge (don’t worry though, it still exists) so this was a less scary story and more of a dark drama.

    By the end I didn’t regret watching it. The cast acted well, the set was nice, but overall I am glad season 3 should go back to the normal “horror” story mode that this series should stick with.

    Pros: The acting was great, and the storytelling in an anthology setting where each season is a different story is outstanding.

    Cons: Whether or not there were alien abductions, I don’t like mixing that possibility with my horror.

    The acting was good enough I will definitely follow up with Season 3.    … Expand
  15. russiangamer
    Jul 24, 2017
    8
    Психушка, пришельцы, нацисты, демоны, маньяки и куча других романтических вещей есть в этом сезоне. Интересно, захватывающе, безумно и кроваво. Рекомендую.
  16. diegonelli
    May 18, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my fave seasons of AHS! The only thing I think that missed was more explanation about this alien thing, I still have trouble understanding what does Kyle have to do with all that. Meh.… Expand
  17. Rabidprimate
    Nov 2, 2016
    3
    You could call this show bitter women hating men for their own poor life choices the tv show. Its got good moments but its pretty offensive to the senses. Its sad to see politics trump entertainment. 3/10
  18. horcrux2007
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Asylum improves almost everything about Murder House with disturbing horror sequences, a great atmosphere and relevant social themes. The grim, dull set for the asylum is one of the best set pieces in the series, and Sarah Paulson gives an incredible performance as Lana Winters.
  19. perkjl
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    I find Asylum to be a bit overrated. It's true that it's scarier than Season1, but honestly I felt it was too dark and grimy for my liking. I didn't really like Jessica Lange's character, but her performance was of course beyond amazing. It's a good watch, but not my favorite.
  20. vitorthehuman
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    Is the most bloody and frightening season of all, and also the most meaningless. The performances by Jessica Lange, Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters are the best, but even so, it's not my favorite season.
  21. Danil
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    The best season of AHS. And the best writing out of all the TV series I have watched. Dark, twisted and completely unpredictable. Lily Rabe and Jessica Lange were amazing.
  22. MatthewDon2002
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    And how exactly do you top off a season like MURDER HOUSE? With its erratic twists and turns and indomitable power to grasp ahold of its audience and really yank them in with its atmosphere, excellent script and fantastic acting, MURDER HOUSE really began AMERICAN HORROR STORY off with a loud, deafening bang. But, it is ASYLUM which proves the show can echo on; its vociferous noise was notAnd how exactly do you top off a season like MURDER HOUSE? With its erratic twists and turns and indomitable power to grasp ahold of its audience and really yank them in with its atmosphere, excellent script and fantastic acting, MURDER HOUSE really began AMERICAN HORROR STORY off with a loud, deafening bang. But, it is ASYLUM which proves the show can echo on; its vociferous noise was not just a twinkle of what a great show it could have been. It simply is a good show.

    The second season bases itself around the tale of Briarcliff Mental Institution and the patients, doctors and nuns which occupy its dark, dank walls. The series, however, mainly concerns closeted journalist Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson), who is committed to the asylum against her will after Sister Jude (Jessica Lange, absolutely captivating as ASYLUM'S most conflicted occupant), a sly, scary woman disgusted by Lana's "sexual perversions" and the fact that she's snooping around puts her there. What follows is even more capriciously plotted than MURDER HOUSE (as unbelievable as that sounds), more tense, calculated, and much better resolved.

    The cast do a great job (most stepping up from recurring roles in MURDER HOUSE), the show wears its Gothic influences on its sleeve and yet remains arguably the most unique show on television, meanwhilst the use of The Singing Nun's "Dominique" is maybe the single greatest use of music on TV, ever and the brutal, graphic atmosphere is savage than last time round. It's tougher to watch than last time, but much more rewarding. I again finished it in a day.

    "Domi-nique -nique -nique s'en allait tout simplement,
    Routier, pauvre et chantant.
    En tous chemins, en tous lieux,
    Il ne parle que du Bon Dieu,
    Il ne parle que du Bon Dieu."    … Expand
  23. CharlieGray
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    This season was sooo amazing!!! Literally, this one is freaking scary and amazing.
    OMFG! You should defintly wach this series, trust me.
    .............
  24. Kaprawiec
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Season 2 is best in the series. I simply love the plot, cast was great and Jessica Lange really shines. You can watch only this season and see show is this for You.
  25. Fordee15
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    "American Horror Story: Asylum" takes everything we loved about Season 1, throws it into a 1960s setting, and adds a sprinkle of more horror, sex, gore, and guts.

    I won't lie, I loved Asylum. It improves on Season 1 so much. And, it has some of the best written characters I've ever had the pleasure to watch on screen- plus, the actors who portray these characters are just... amazing!    "American Horror Story: Asylum" takes everything we loved about Season 1, throws it into a 1960s setting, and adds a sprinkle of more horror, sex, gore, and guts.

    I won't lie, I loved Asylum. It improves on Season 1 so much. And, it has some of the best written characters I've ever had the pleasure to watch on screen- plus, the actors who portray these characters are just... amazing!

    Like "Murder House"; there are some plot points that are random, and somewhat jumbled. But, everything else fits in perfectly. "Asylum" has to be the best season, by far!    … Expand
  26. slappycider
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    Season 2 is about 50 times better than Season 1. It starts off extremely slowly paced and doesn't really pack a punch until about half way through, but man... that second half is stuff of nightmares. The darkest and most well-made season of them all... Asylum is truly awesome.
  27. Meth-dude
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    This time they are more focusing on the visual horror aspect.The acting is good the plot is original and interesting and the scenario is well made.The cast is really good even if they are always taking the same actors.
  28. thetvreviewman
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    The second season of American Horror Story is titled Asylum. This season takes place in an insane asylum in the 1960s. This season focuses on possession, aliens, and brutal brutal serial killers.
    Asylum is the best season in my opinion.
    This season is more of a psychological mind **** After watching Sister Mary Eunice mount Monsignor Timothy Howard and ask him if it feels like a warm wet    The second season of American Horror Story is titled Asylum. This season takes place in an insane asylum in the 1960s. This season focuses on possession, aliens, and brutal brutal serial killers.
    Asylum is the best season in my opinion.
    This season is more of a psychological mind **** After watching Sister Mary Eunice mount Monsignor Timothy Howard and ask him if it feels like a warm wet glove I needed to take a shower!!!! The second season is SO DARK, but it gives us real human emotions too. The acting (as always) is amazing. This season may be one of the greatest seasons in any television show.    … Expand
  29. Adson
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
  30. DeusWin
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    Второй сезон на фоне первого - большой шаг вперед. Мрачная атмосфера Брайерклиффа заставит любого почувствовать себя психом и в этом главное достоинство второго сезона.
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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Nov 1, 2012
    75
    Does it add up to a coherent whole? Impossible to say so far. Asylum is, in its opening episodes, more energetic and impishly funny than its predecessor.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 25, 2012
    63
    It's dark, big-top sadism, and we wait for a story to emerge. [5 Nov 2012, p.41]
  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Oct 17, 2012
    75
    Like a good scare? How about a bad scare? Or a thousand scares, good and bad and crazy? Season 2 of "American Horror Story," subtitled Asylum, is for you.
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