Why Gen Z Loves 'Murder House'

Gen Z now watches 36% of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 on Hulu.

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Oct 7, 2026

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Why Gen Z Loves 'Murder House'

Gen Z now watches 36% of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 on Hulu.

In brief

Gen Z now watches 36% of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 on Hulu. Gen Z accounts for 36 percent of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 viewing on Hulu, the highest share for any installment. Originally reported by IndieWire.

Gen Z's Connection

Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Taissa Farmiga in 'American Horror Story: Murder House'

Gen Z now accounts for 36 percent of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 viewing on Hulu.

Why This Season Stands Out

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: MURDER HOUSE, (from left): Evan Peters, Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy,

Season 1 has consistently attracted new fans, many of whom were barely old enough to know the show existed when it premiered in 2011.

Comparison to Newer Seasons

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: MURDER HOUSE, center front: Taissa Farmiga in

Gen Z accounts for just 20 percent of viewing for the latest completed season, 'Delicate', released in late 2023 and early 2024.

Nielsen Data Shows Trend

Nielsen Data Shows Trend

According to recent Nielsen data, Gen Z now accounts for 36 percent of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 viewing on Hulu.

Why Gen Z Loves It

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN, l-r: Jessica Lange, Emma Roberts, Jamie Brewer, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe in

Gen Z has a special connection with the show's beginning, which has consistently attracted new fans.

The takeaway

Gen Z accounts for 36 percent of 'American Horror Story' Season 1 viewing on Hulu, the highest share for any installment.

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