Spoilers
ahead!!
The 8th season of American Horror Story just ended on Wednesday, so I have decided to rank all the seasons. Where did the most recent season rank and where did I rank the remaining seasons? Let's get to it. Spoilers ahead!!!
There has to be
a worst season for every show and for AHS, it is Freak Show. The
season was just an absolute mess. There was not a cohesive storyline to follow.
It was just sort of what ever happened in this episode happened in the episode. Neil Patrick Harris' character was absurd. There was no reason for him
to be in the season, and I actually like him as an actor. Dandy was a good character; that
was honestly the saving grace of the season. His disturbing antics were decent to watch. Twisty was amazing, so I was
confused to see him be killed off in episode four. This was also the last
season to feature Jessica Lange as a main character. Not such a great season to
end on even though she killed her role as Elsa Mars. All in all I was very
disappointed with the season. It should have been leaps and bounds better and
scarier than how it was presented to us. Sorry Freak Show, but someone
has to be at the bottom.
7. American Horror Story: Cult
I have a mixed reception with Cult. It was not complete garbage, but it was far from great. I really wanted to see an actual cult that was scary. This cult was not so scary. Kai was an amazing character and a very scary cult leader, but the rest of his cult fell flat. I expected so much more sinister acts performed by the cult, but they just never happened. I appreciated what Ryan Murphy tried to do with this season, but it did not work. Sarah Paulson's character, Aly, was actually decent I thought. She bothered me at first with all of the crying, but at the end I really liked how strong she became. Like Freak Show, I feel like the plot got convoluted at a certain point that left me scratching my head at the end of the season. I think Cult deserves to be watched, but it is not anything to die for.
Our most recent
season comes in the number six slot. I did not hate this season at all; in
fact, I thought this season was shaping up to be in my top three. It did not
because of Evan Peters' and Billy Eichner's' ridiculous characters that pulled
the story down completely. God, they were awful, ridiculous characters. I loved
the crossover between Coven and Murder House. It actually made me
gain a greater love for those two seasons. Also, seeing Jessica Lange come back
to the show was such a pleasure to watch. I have mixed feelings with Michael
Langdon's character. I found him super disturbing when he introduced, but I
hated how whiny he became in the flashbacks. "Return to Murder House"
is the single best episode in the entire series; it was perfect, no flaws
involved. Episodes seven and eight brought this season down to sixth spot; they
were absolutely dreadful. Also, the ending where Michael, the Anti-Christ dies
from a hit-and-run is so stupid. God, the ending to his story was awful.
Apocalypse comes in at number six on my list. I thought it would be higher,
but they what can you do? Not a bad season in any way, but not a flawless season
by far either.
5. American Horror
Story: Murder House
5. American Horror
Story: Murder House
The first season of the show is
number fifth on our list. At first, I found the season a bit flat. I know that
is an unpopular opinion, but it is the truth. Looking back, the season was very
solid and consisted of many memorable scenes. Constance's introduction scene, Tate and Violet's "you're all I
want" scene, Constance and Moira's feud, Violet's reaction to finding out
she did not survive her suicide attempt. The list goes on. My flaw with the
season is that it felt repetitive at times, and I felt it went on longer than
it needed to. Maybe that is why I got bored at certain places. I did love;
though, the concept of the ghosts murdered in the house being trapped there for
eternity. It was a great narrative for the season as a whole, and I loved seeing
the various stories of how the residents of the house met their demises in the
past. I found the ending to be a bit lackluster, but that is explained in
Apocalypse, so that explains a lot. The season was a decent introduction to
the show.
4. American Horror
Story: Hotel
This is another
controversial opinion of mine. Many people I know absolutely despise this
season, but I did not. It was the first season to not feature Jessica Lange and
instead Lady Gaga "replaced" her. I thought Lady Gaga did a great job
as "The Countess", the vampire who runs the hotel. Many people hated
her acting, but I think that was how the character was supposed to be
portrayed. Also, Denis O'Hare's portrayal as Liz Taylor was truly magnificent.
Liz Taylor might be one of my favorite characters in the entire series. Iris was
another character I loved, as well. I think the characters carried the story
and well for that matter. The main plot was very boring with John trying to
find the Ten Commandments killer in which the reveal was just flat out bad. I
did really enjoy this season, maybe because it was my first season watching
live, but it will always leave a special place in my heart.
3. American Horror
Story: Coven
Like Murder
House, I was not too keen when I first saw the season because I did not
like the campiness of it, but as time went on, I finally concluded that this
season is iconic. The coven of witches all played their part well. Jessica
Lange as Fiona Goode gives me goosebumps with how despicable of a human and
witch she is. Frances Conroy does an impeccable job as Myrtle Snow. I loved the
battle for the next supreme including the Seven Wonders test. This was also the
first season to include Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett, and they were great
additions to add to the show. My only problems with the season were Evan
Peter's character Kyle. Why was he on the show? He added absolutely nothing.
Also, like Murder House, I found there to be a pacing problem, but I did
not find it to be that bad.
2. American
Horror Story: Roanoke
Coming in as
the runner-up of my list is Roanoke. I absolutely loved this season because it felt like a return to the
form to the series. It felt scary and disturbing again, which is one of the
reasons I watch the show. I enjoyed the twist the show gave to us, which sort
of felt like a “true crime” feel. The Butcher was a great villain. I loved the
throwback to her reign as the colony’s leader where she poisoned them all and
made them haunt the grounds forever. The backstory of the farmhouse was great.
It was similar to the residents of the Murder House, but I found a few
of the murders to be more gruesome. The cast of characters were a bit
forgettable, but I would rather have a better story than memorable characters. The ending was also very boring, but the previous episodes balanced the season out as a spectacular one. The season felt almost near perfect, so I really enjoyed it a lot.
1. American Horror Story: Asylum
We are
finally at our number one spot. Asylum. This season is American
Horror Story at its best. The season is almost near flawless, and I
usually rank it one of the best seasons of any T.V. show. Evil nuns. Possessions.
Crazy inmates. The “Bloody Face Killer”. The Name Game dance musical number. It
is scary, witty, and disturbing shit. Jessica Lange provides in what I think is
her best role as Sister Jude, the nun in charge of the asylum. I loved the 1960’s
settings; it provides an eerie tone to the series considering Murder House took
place in the present. This is Sarah Paulson’s first season as a regular where
she portrays Lana Winters, and like Sister Jude, I think this is far and away
Sarah Paulson’s best character in the series. Her acting is simply amazing
especially when she finds out her doctor is the psychopathic “Bloody Face”. The
ending to the season made me so emotional, and it made me question everything
about my life. No joke. Jessica Lange’s portrayal of her respective role
brought a tear to my eye. It takes true talent to make someone feel this way.
The only issue of the season is Kit’s subplot. Evan Peters was exceptional in
his role, but the alien storyline was just…no, but I pretend that never
happened. I honestly do not ever see any other AHS season beating this
season as the best. That is how exceptional it is!
Thank you for reading my ranking of American
Horror Story seasons. What is your favorite season of the show? What is
your least favorite? Leave a comment.
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