Is American Horror Story a good show? American Horror Story has been called outrageously thrilling and unabashedly weird over on Rotton Tomatoes. So what keeps people coming back to this show that completely changes location and storyline every single season? Is it worth the time for you to invest your valuable TV show watching time? Check out all the details below!
Is American Horror Story A Good Show?
Is American Horror Story a good show? Well, it depends on who you ask but many say it is one of the best shows on television. The series is an anthology meaning each season is different, with a beginning, middle and end. Season 1 made its premiere on FX on October 5, 2011, and is currently in its 6th season, which premiered on September 14, 2016. So, why is it considered by many to be such a good show?
Different theme each season
Each season is like its own miniseries. Season 1 was titled Murder House, Season 2 was titled Asylum, Season 3 was titled Coven, Season 4 was titled Freak Show, Season 5 was titled Hotel and the current season is titled Roanoke. Seasons 1 and 2 are pretty self-explanatory, season 3 follows a coven of witches, season 4 and five are self-explanatory and season 6 focuses on a documentary titled My Roanoke Nightmare.
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The show features women with flaws but who are strong
Every season of the show focuses on female characters who are strong willed but aren’t exactly perfect. For instance, in season two, Asylum, there is a character called Sister Jude. Sister Jude was manipulative, mean and vengeful but she fought against any man who would try to take her position away just because she was a woman.
The show features some of the best quotes on television
I love the quotes that the characters feature each season. Some quotes are twisted, some are funny, but they are all memorable.
- Season 1, Episode 3- “I love our house, it’s got soul. It’s where you and I kicked some ass, Mom. You say we were victims of something bad there. I say that’s the place where we survived.”- Violet Harmon
- Season 2, Episode 2- “The times may have changed, Doctor, but the nature of evil has not.”- Monsignor Timothy Howard
- Season 3, Episode 8- “Can you imagine those poor Salem witches traveling all the way down here in covered wagons without a proper charcuterie platter or a bidet? Absolutely savage!”- Myrtle Snow
- Season 4, Episode 2- “People don’t come to see freaks in the heat of day. They come in the evening. When the darkness moves in and speaks of mystery.”- Elsa Mars
- Season 5, Episode 12- “If you want to feel the magic of cause and effect you have to have a purpose.”- Liz Taylor
Features same cast as different characters every season
I have never seen a television show where it has some of the same cast members in one, two or more seasons but they play completely different characters. For instance, actress Jessica Lange is in four seasons. In season 1 she plays Constance Langdon, in season 2 she plays Sister Jude Martin, in season 3 she plays Fiona Goode and in season 4 she plays Elsa Mars.
So do you think American Horror Story is a good show? Tell me what you think in the comments!
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I watched a few episodes, but it’s just not for me. My husband LOVES it though!
I have heard that it is a great show. I am too scared to watch it because I’m not good at horror. Many of my friends say they love the show though.
I am on the fence on AHS. Some of the seasons were good and others stank. I am not very into the current season.
My son likes this show. I’ll have to ask him about the current season.
Well, I binge watched season one and two in like two weeks, but I haven’t been able to get into a season since. I mean, I loved them, but lately not so much 🙁
I have never watched this show, but it seems pretty interesting how some of the actors come back to play different characters.
I have really enjoyed watching American Horror Story. I love how each season is a completely different story with the same actors.
I have watched all 5 of the seasons of American Horror Story. I am in the middle of season 6 and I am still a fan. I enjoy the great list of actors on the show.
I have heard great reviews for American Horror Story. I do not watch it because I am not a fan of horror. It has some great actors in it.
I love American Horror Story. My favorite season so far was the last one. I have not started watching season 6 yet. I can not wait to get caught up.
I’ve never seen the show before. Sounds like it’s another show I’ll have to start watching though. I have a ton of shows I want to watch!
I really liked the first three seasons. Now, it seems to be way too dark and twisted for even me.
I’ve only watched one season, it was a bit much for me!
I saw a little bit of this show and then forgot about it. I need to turn it back on and catch up!
I haven’t watched this show yet, but i’ve heard amazing things. I am def going to catch an episode!
My husband liked this show. I’m such a scaredy cat I’m afraid to watch it for fear I’ll have nightmares lol.
Everyone I know loves this show. I am a baby and can’t do scary things!
I have actually never seen the show, but it definitely sounds interesting. I like spooky shows!
This really is an interesting show. My husband and I watched the first three seasons or so.
this is one of my ABSOLUTELY favorite shows– but I would want to watch it with my teen- I think Aside from the horror it brings to light issues that we need to grapple with as a society- like homophobia & racism and this season is one of the best!
I think some seasons are most definitely better than others Overall, it’s a show worth watching though!
I am currently obsessed with AHS! They have had their amazing seasons and their not so good seasons but Reonake is amazing so far. Season 1 is still my favorite season because I love a good old fashion haunting but I’ll always have a soft spot for Coven!
I saw a few episodes of the first season of this show but have not seen it since. Now that I know each season is a different theme, I am curious and would like to check it out from the beginning.
I have never watched this show, even though all of my friends post about how awesome it is! I need to check it out!
It’s nothing but pure, well acted entertainment that delves into the dark side of seasonal T.V. each year. The cast is fabulous, but the way people talk about the show it’s like comparing it to Slim Jim’s…you either love it or hate it…Pass the pigs’ heads please…Yum!!!