American Horror Story

     Over the early April-May quarantine, the amount of free time on my hands was overbearing. School was a joke, I was out of work, and unable to see any of my friends. It was at this time that I decided to start watching American Horror Story at the same time as my one friend Sara. This became one of the best decisions I made, as American Horror Story has become one of my top three favorite shows of all time. In this blog post, I will be ranking the nine seasons of this show without giving away any spoilers. Each season is completely different from the last, meaning same actors, but completely different characters, scene, and plot. I highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys suspense, thrillers, emotional story lines, and triumphs.

1. Coven - Season 3: In season three, American Horror Story: Coven, we are introduced to a coven of witches. These witches are descendants of the witches from the Salem Witch Trials. This season definitely has the best characters, and the plot is amazing. The whole season is finding out who is going to be the next supreme, also known as the leader of the coven. Notable actors include regulars like Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Dennis O'hare, Taissa Farmiga, and Francis Conroy. We are also introduced to new regulars such as Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, and Angela Basset. Although I might get some hate for this, Coven is the best season of American Horror Story. Infinity/10 

2. Asylum - Season 2: In season two, American Horror Story: Asylum, we are introduced to an insane asylum known as Briarcliff run by nuns. This is another season with amazing story arcs with almost each character having something flat out crazy happen to them. With people getting admitted, or kidnapped, or possessed, there is always something to look forward to. Notable actors include regulars like Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Francis Conroy, and Lily Rabe. This season takes so many twists and turns that leave the audience stunned. 10/10

3. Cult - Season 7: In season seven, American Horror Story: Cult, the 2016 presidential election was just finished, and sets off a wild reaction from our characters. We have actors on the right and left, and all are equally affected from the results. The far right results in a cult that terrorizes the city. This is a great season because of the connection it has to real problems. The cast includes regulars such as Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson, and Francis Conroy. This is also the first season for season regulars Billie Lourd and Leslie Grossman. The character arc for all of the characters is truly amazing, and the audience is always kept on our feet. 9.8/10

4. Murder House - Season 1: In season 1, American Horror Story: Murder House, we are introduced to this family of three who are coming off a horrible year, including a miscarriage and a cheating husband. They moved across the country for a new start, however it is not all they imagined as they moved into a house, unbeknownst to them, known for famous murders. The cast includes regulars such as Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Jamie Brewers, Frances Conroy, Lily Rabe, and Taissa Farmiga. There are also cast members such as Connie Britain, Dylan McDermott, and Kate Mara who star in this season. This is an amazing opening season with a lot of twists and turns to keep us interested. 9.5/10

5. Hotel - Season 5: In season five, American Horror Story: Hotel, we learn all of these new characters who are tied to the Hotel Cortes, a famous hotel known for murders. We learn about all of these characters and their own personal connection to the hotel. This was a great season with great characters. Seeing them go through their own struggles throughout the season kept it very interesting. Some of the most notable actors in this season are regulars Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Dennis O'Hare, Angela Basset, Finn Wittrock, Matt Bomer, and Lily Rabe. We also have a new castmate, Lady Gaga. Bringing in world wide star such as Lady Gaga really brought a lot to this season. This was a very interesting season, one that always kept me on my feet. 9/10

6. Apocalypse - Season 8: In season eight, American Horror Story: Apocalypse, we tie in previous seasons and learn about the antichrist, who was birthed at the end of season 1. This is a great season because we revisit some of the great characters from earlier in the show. It is very refreshing to see the actors play some of my favorite characters again. The season is about the witches from "American Horror Story: Coven" fighting the antichrist who was born at the end of season 1. Some of the notable cast includes regulars such as Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Lily Rabe, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Kathy Bates, Francis Conroy,  and Gabourey Sidibe. We also met a new actor who became a regualar, Cody Fern. There is also a return of some of the most iconic characters from earlier seasons played by Jessica Lange, Connie Britain, Dylan McDermott, Taissa Farmiga, and Angela Bassett. Overall, this was a really good season with a nostalgic vibe because of the older seasons. 8.5/10

7. Roanoke - Season 6: In season six, American Horror Story: Roanoke, we are watching the filming of a show called "My Roanoke Nightmare." We watch what a "real life couple" went through during this stay in this haunted house. Towards the end of the season, we watch season 2 of My Roanoke Nightmare, where everybody moves back in to the house. As you may assume, not everything goes as expected. Some of the most notable cast includes regulars like Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Angela Basset, Lady Gaga, Francis Conroy, Finn Wittrock, Dennis O'Hare, and Cheyenne Jackson. There is also a guest appearance from Taissa Farmiga, a fan favorite from earlier seasons. Overall, the idea of this season is great, however the execution gets a little boring towards the end. Also most of the characters were just unlikable. 7.5/10 

8. 1984 - Season 9: In season nine, American Horror Story: 1984, the scene is set as a group of teenagers are sent to a summer camp and counselors, however encounter a night they will never forget. The second half of the show then takes a jump forward ten years, and we get some closure from the first half of the show. Some of the cast includes regulars such as Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Lily Rabe, Finn Wittrock, and Cody Fern. This is the first and only season without Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, so the cast is a little lackluster. Overall, this was a good, a little too short, season that might be better on a rewatch, but overall was good. 7/10

9. Freakshow - Season 4: In season four, American Horror Story: Freakshow, we are introduced to a circus full of "freaks." Throughout the season, we embark on a journey that these freaks go through trying to do the best with their physical limitations, while two serial killers are on the hunt. Each character has their own issues as well, but I don't want to give anything away. The cast includes regulars such as Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Jessica Lange, Francis Conroy, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Dennis O'Hare, and Angela Basset, and Jamie Brewers.. This season also featured a guest star, Neil Patrick Harris, as well as the first season for Finn Witrock, who becomes a season regular afterwards. Overall, this was a good season, however the middle episodes get a little boring and predictable. 6/10