From Slate Magazine · J. Bryan Lowder · · 1m 20s
Ryan Murphy’s AHS 13 Might Finally Be Good
AHS 13 returns with closure and star power after 12 seasons.
In brief
AHS 13 returns with closure and star power after 12 seasons. Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story season 13 offers closure and renewed star power after 12 seasons. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Ahs 13 returns
Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story season 13 premieres after 12 seasons.
Golden era
The show’s golden age spanned Murder House through Hotel.
Recent struggles
Post-pandemic seasons have been uneven since 2021.
Constance returns
Jessica Lange reprises her role as Constance Langdon.
New season premise
Constance moves to New York’s Apollyon building with a demon patient.
Dead characters
All residents are resurrected from past deaths.
Witch involvement
Witches may intervene in the resurrection chaos.
Cult leader
Kai Anderson leads a cult in the Apollyon building.
13 Ghosts
The season draws from the 2001 film 13 Ghosts.
Papa Legba
Papa Legba may mediate between spirits and humans.
Star power
Lange, Paulson, Peters, Bassett return for the season.
Tonal balance
The show balances camp and horror after a rough patch.
Short runtime
Ahs 13 has the shortest season runtime to date.
Final verdict
The season might deliver closure after years of uncertainty.
The essence
Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story season 13 offers closure and renewed star power after 12 seasons.
