American Horror Story

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American Horror Story (often abbreviated as AHS) is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a different set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own "beginning, middle, and end." Some plot elements of each season are loosely inspired by true events. Many actors appear in more than one season, often playing a new character.

Seasons[edit | edit source]

The series has released multiple seasons, each with a unique theme and storyline:

American Horror Story: Murder House (2011) - The first season focuses on a family that moves into a haunted house in Los Angeles.
American Horror Story: Asylum (2012-2013) - The second season is set in a mental institution and explores themes of sanity, religion, and extraterrestrial life.
American Horror Story: Coven (2013-2014) - The third season follows a coven of witches in New Orleans.
American Horror Story: Freak Show (2014-2015) - The fourth season is set in a freak show in Jupiter, Florida during the 1950s.
American Horror Story: Hotel (2015-2016) - The fifth season takes place in a haunted hotel in Los Angeles.
American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016) - The sixth season is presented as a documentary series about a haunted house in North Carolina.
American Horror Story: Cult (2017) - The seventh season revolves around a cult and the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
American Horror Story: Apocalypse (2018) - The eighth season is a crossover between Murder House and Coven.
American Horror Story: 1984 (2019) - The ninth season is a tribute to 1980s slasher films.
American Horror Story: Double Feature (2021) - The tenth season is split into two parts: "Red Tide" and "Death Valley".
American Horror Story: NYC (2022) - The eleventh season is set in New York City.

Cast and Characters[edit | edit source]

The series features an ensemble cast, with many actors returning for multiple seasons. Notable actors include:

Production[edit | edit source]

American Horror Story is produced by 20th Television. The series has been praised for its acting, particularly that of Jessica Lange, who won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles. The show has also been noted for its unique storytelling and visual style.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The series has received generally positive reviews from critics and has a strong fan base. It has been nominated for and won numerous awards, including Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.