American Horror Story

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Season 7
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 5, 2011
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 198 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 198
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 198
  3. Negative: 63 out of 198
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  1. jetSetWilly
    Sep 18, 2017
    5
    American Horror Story becomes a writers means to preach politics. So next door neighbours dressup as clowns and torment some people and kill some others. Meanwhile, trump, trump, trump. Its like, wth? Sigh. The only thing holding the show together right now is the acting, it would actually make me laugh if this show gets cancelled very soon, would be a shame too. Anyhow, here's to hopingAmerican Horror Story becomes a writers means to preach politics. So next door neighbours dressup as clowns and torment some people and kill some others. Meanwhile, trump, trump, trump. Its like, wth? Sigh. The only thing holding the show together right now is the acting, it would actually make me laugh if this show gets cancelled very soon, would be a shame too. Anyhow, here's to hoping they've got something buried in the plot further down the line.… Expand
  2. Ittiaces
    Nov 28, 2017
    5
    For many years now AHS has been one of my favourite TV shows. Its originality, great storytelling and the superb cast have kept me coming back each season. Having lamented the departure of Jessica Lange with much sadness I found her successor, Lady Gaga, to be quite captivating in her role. It's a testament to the creators of this series that they have been able to chop and change theFor many years now AHS has been one of my favourite TV shows. Its originality, great storytelling and the superb cast have kept me coming back each season. Having lamented the departure of Jessica Lange with much sadness I found her successor, Lady Gaga, to be quite captivating in her role. It's a testament to the creators of this series that they have been able to chop and change the majority of their cast with each iteration and still produce something of incredible creative quality.

    All said I thought season 8 of AHS did deviate from the original formula somewhat. Many would say that's not necessarily a bad thing, however, in this case, I would argue the opposite. Overall it certainly kept my interest, but the storyline seemed in no way as intricate or detailed as before. The careful craftsmanship so integral to its success wasn't as apparent. Much of the plot seemed quite loose and a little rushed, never fully resolving at the end. I didn't feel much empathy for the characters or attached to them in any way throughout.

    Also, I didn't quite care for the blatant display of the creators own political views. Whether the audience agrees with their opinions or not, I thought it lacked class to use their show as a platform for politispeak. It degraded the entertainment value and their integrity for me on a variety of levels. I would hope, now they've had their very public say, the next season will be a return to form. In my honest opinion, it's the weakest season so far, and that's a shame for what began and continued to be for a number of years a fantastic concept.    … Expand
  3. diegonelli
    Sep 6, 2017
    5
    I really like AHS but I feel there's a big decline of the series' quality since Season 5. Making this season about politics only makes it worse. I'm not really sure who they're trying to mock, but I feel like it's just a bad attempt at being funny/trendy. Casting the child abuser Lena Dunham really makes me feel like vomiting. There are some interesting things though; like Billie Lourd'sI really like AHS but I feel there's a big decline of the series' quality since Season 5. Making this season about politics only makes it worse. I'm not really sure who they're trying to mock, but I feel like it's just a bad attempt at being funny/trendy. Casting the child abuser Lena Dunham really makes me feel like vomiting. There are some interesting things though; like Billie Lourd's character and the fact that Twisty the clown is back! I am disappointed but I'm still going to give this season a chance and see where does it get to (:… Expand
  4. AkumaJack
    Dec 22, 2017
    6
    Decent season for AHS.
    Mostly because Evan Peters is absolutely amazing as Kai Anderson. Sarah Paulson is great too especially in the final episodes. The plot is quite intriguing but it has is fair share of problems:
    1)Is mostly leftist propaganda from start to finish. They tried to show everyone as a bit of a jerk. But mostly is Kay "Trump Supporter" Anderson the **** from episode 1 to    Decent season for AHS.
    Mostly because Evan Peters is absolutely amazing as Kai Anderson. Sarah Paulson is great too especially in the final episodes. The plot is quite intriguing but it has is fair share of problems:
    1)Is mostly leftist propaganda from start to finish. They tried to show everyone as a bit of a jerk. But mostly is Kay "Trump Supporter" Anderson the **** from episode 1 to 11.
    2)Is not HORROR. I mean. it is called American HORROR Story and is just not a horror season. The whole political stuff apparently was more important to try to scare your audience. The season is good nonetheless, but we lack horror tv shows of quality and now they totally dropped the horror genre too besides some gore and splatter scenes.

    also in this season we don't even have Jessica Lange or Kathy Bates so the quality of the cast dropped A LOT. (I mean, WTF? You are trying to convey a feminist message for half the show and dont bother calling two of the best female actress of the saga? geez. Hope it is because Lange and Bates had other stuff to do)    … Expand

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Sep 6, 2017
    80
    The concept for Tuesday night’s premiere of American Horror Story: Cult is so on-the-nose it can only be called brilliant. ... A murder investigation (led by Colton Haynes), and also a dizzying array of new plot points that distract from what works the best about this standout first episode: the crippling battle between politics and paranoia.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Sep 6, 2017
    70
    Unsurprisingly, though, it is not Cult’s take on Trump voters that has any real frisson. Murphy doesn’t respect that point of view enough to make it sound like anything other than raving semi-philosophy. But the show is more scathing about liberals and Ally in particular.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Sep 6, 2017
    50
    Every time American Horror Story attempts to imbue real, pressing fear into these statements, in the way that good horror often can--think of this year’s Get Out, for example--it also gets ... well, dumb, in a way I’m not certain the show realizes.
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