American horror story the creators on the season 2 finale. And now, the first season of ryan murphy and brad falchuks haunted house tale has come to a close, and strangely enough, after all the mystery and ambiguity that initially surrounded the series, we are left with a pretty clear picture of where ahs will be headed in. Apocalypse apocalypse then saw mallory billie lourd travel back in time and stop michael langdon cody fern from ever becoming the antichrist and causing the end of the world. Nov 15, 2018 theres no such thing as a happy ending on american horror story, so i thought it was the perfect way to wrap it up.
It originally aired from october 17, 2012 to january 23, 20. Asylum crosses boundaries to shock and scare with sexy subplots and some innovative takes on current social issues. All the events in the series are just the content of the novel lana writes at the end of the season. Following the season finale of ahs 1984 tonight we caught up with series cocreator ryan murphy to discuss not just what went down in the 9th season climax of american horror story, but. One of the weirdest things about this season of ahs is that while the plots were more outrageous than the first season aliens and nazis are. Compared to last seasons finale, this years seemed relatively lowkey and subtle. Theres no such thing as a happy ending on american horror story, so i thought it was the perfect way to wrap it up. The websites consensus reads, american horror story. Not only does it have to be scary and full of twists, it also has to make sure that all of the evil characters get their.
In the finale episode, flashbacks and revelations helped tell the complete story of kit walker, sister jude and lana winter, following their lifechanging stay at briarcliff. Part 2, which was, up to this point, perhaps the most. Asylum is the second season of the american fx horror anthology television series american horror story, created by ryan murphy and brad falchuk. In an uneven finale, american horror story says you cant. For the season finale, murphy and falchuk brought in tim minear writer of several episodes of asylum, and ahs season 1, as well as episodes of the. Since the beginning of the season, i wasnt really a fan of the modernday story, and when it came full circle with a 70something year old lana winters prepping for an interview, i. Ryan murphy is explaining his emotional reaction to the season finale of american horror story. Overall, though, i thought cult was a pretty solid season of ahs.
Sure, hayden kate mara did manage to hang ben dylan mcdermott from a chandelier and kill him, but in the end, he was reunited with his wife vivien connie britton, teenage daughter violet taissa farmiga and a permanent. The role of the aliens has been strange in this season of american horror story. When american horror story season 2 began, the highlypopulated briarcliff storyline may have felt a bit off when compared to last season. The episode also revealed that the universe post2015 now takes place in a brand new timeline, but what does it all mean and how will it affect the future of the show. The finale of murder house turned into a delicate twist. Over nine episodesthough it was the shortest ahs season to date, it was the perfect amount of time to tell its story, so kudos to ryan murph y and fx for resisting the urge to add any padding. Cult shared ryan murphys misandrist vision for the future, as ahs. Bryan lowder will have an im conversation with a different ahs fan. American horror story cocreators ryan murphy and brad falchuk discuss the ending of the season 2 finale and the difference between horror on tv and in. Apocalypse actually manages to provide satisfying questions to most questions, even while throwing in more surprises, guest stars and a twist ending. Apocalypse paralleled the ending of murder house, but at the cost of robbing the ending of coven of any emotional impact. Contains spoilers for season 8, episode 10 of american horror story, apocalypse then.
If youre looking for grand theatrics, plot twists, and dark humor, you can always count on an american horror story finale to deliver a. Sep 29, 2014 american horror story cocreators ryan murphy and brad falchuk discuss the ending of the season 2 finale and the difference between horror on tv and in the movies at paleyfest 20. Following the season finale of ahs 1984 tonight we caught up with series cocreator ryan murphy to discuss not just what went down in the 9th season climax of. The time for a campy ahs dramatization of a pandemic is not anytime soon. Sure, hayden kate mara did manage to hang ben dylan mcdermott from a chandelier and kill him, but in the end, he was reunited with his wife vivien connie britton, teenage daughter. The finale of an american horror story season is a very complex thing. After an entire season about the breakdown of the american family, a season which argued relentlessly that any longterm relationship is. American horror story season 2 finale recap collider.
A explored and resolved the theme of insanity, who will. What would have happened on riverdale, greys, ncis, superstore and more 3 911 ep on buck and abbys mature reunion, other major finale events plus 1 secret. Going into the finale, theres no shortage of dangling threads. There were some good things about the season finale of american horror story. The best part, of course, is dandys death, where bette. After nine episodes that seemed practically plodding after the overstuffed episodes of last years cult, the season finale packed in everything. But whether they get tied up or not, this seasons outcome could send shock waves through the entire a. This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end. What is your favorite and least favorite american horror story season and why. Discusion season 2, episode madness ends in tonights episode, lana tries to shut down briarcliff for good, and the new bloody face continues his fathers work. Asylum is the best ending to any season of ahs, hands down. Following the season finale of ahs 1984 tonight we. Apocalypse answered the biggest burning question and tied together all eight seasons of ryan murphys fx horror anthology.
Asylum feels like a more focused, if equally frenetic, screamfest. But in the end, did the season 2 finale deliver a satisfying ending to the terrifying tales of the mentally insane. This post contains spoilers from wednesdays afterbirth season finale of american horror story. Johnny morgans storyline in the series parallels with reallife cases in which mentally disturbed individuals have. The episode also revealed that the universe post2015 now takes place in a brand new timeline, but what does it all mean and how will it affect. The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the seriess first season, featuring all new characters and a new location, thus marking american horror story as an anthology series.
The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the seriess first season, featuring all new characters and a new location. American horror story cult finale the series ending explained. Asylum not only wrapped up our favorite characters arcs, it concluded the shows entire second season. And when a duh hits, you gotta reach for a club soda.
Since the beginning of the season, i wasnt really a fan of the. Compared to last season s finale, this years seemed relatively lowkey and subtle. Over the past 12 weeks, fxs american horror story has done a beautiful job at telling a really ugly little story. Fans are in agreement that it wasnt the best series of ahs. Jessica lange as constance langdon and angela bassett. Ryan and greg return to to briarcliff for one last time. Apocalypse season finale made absolutely no sense they finally brought back those mysterious teens from the beginning of the season, for a totally baffling and. One of the weirdest things about this season of ahs is that while the plots were more outrageous than the first season aliens and. Dec 23, 2018 madness ends wraps up american horror storys incredible season of asylum. American horror story took the action back to the 80s for its ninth season run, fittingly called american horror story.
American horror story cult finale the series ending. Madness ends wraps up american horror storys incredible season of asylum. Just rewatched season two and never realized how it ended with lana and jude conversation at briarcliff. She did use the asylum to further her career but there was nothing simple about it. Apocalypse season finale made absolutely no sense they finally brought back those mysterious teens from. American horror story 1984 finale questions ending explained.
All this and more, wrapped up in a solidly entertaining 10episode season that, in my opinion, has brought ahs back to roaring. Nov 15, 2017 if youre looking for grand theatrics, plot twists, and dark humor, you can always count on an american horror story finale to deliver a spectacle unlike any other. Tonights season 9 finale of ahs 1984 didnt end like your runofthemill 80s slasher movie. Every week in slates american horror story tv club, j. Ryan murphy explains why ahs 1984 finale made him cry. Discusion season 2, episode madness ends in tonights episode, lana tries to shut down briarcliff for good, and the new bloody face continues. Once again, american horror story s magical mystery gore has come to a heartwarminginapsychoticway end. Apocalypse actually manages to provide satisfying questions to most questions, even while throwing in more surprises, guest stars and a. American horror story season 6 threw viewers for yet another loop during the finale, revealing that the survivor is not who they thought it was. We break down the ending of dead to me season 2 on netflix and explain all the theories behind loose ends, from the car crash to the glove compartment bag, and whats next for. The best finale, the best writing, the best everything. Fxs american horror story capped off its freshman season. Tim burton couldnt have written a more beautifully morbid season 1 ending for the harmon family. May 09, 2020 we break down the ending of dead to me season 2 on netflix and explain all the theories behind loose ends, from the car crash to the glove compartment bag, and whats next for judy and jen.
And we ended the third season of american horror story on delias smiling face, looking out at the fresh faces of the new era of witchery. Hell, ive always thought its one of the best finales to any season of tv ever, or should be recognized as such because the way they tie everything together and have that perfectly coda at the end reinforcing the theme is p e r f. The apocalypse season of fxs horror anthology ended with a lot of familiar faces and another return to murder house. There was a lot to chew on in this finale, fellow viewers. And now, the first season of ryan murphy and brad falchuks haunted house tale has come to a close, and strangely enough, after all the mystery and ambiguity that initially surrounded the series, we are left with a pretty clear picture of where ahs will be headed in future.
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