American Horror Story

Info for previous episode, "Drink the Kool-Aid":
Kai declares his intention to run for Senate. Later, he requires each cult member to drink presumably poisoned Kool-Aid to test their loyalty. He reveals that the drinks were untainted afterwards. Ally serves Ivy pasta and wine laced with arsenic. As Ivy consumes the meal, Ally describes how focusing her energy on getting revenge remedied her phobias. Ivy drops dead thereafter. As a means to protect Oz from harm, Ally presents to Kai doctored evidence that his sperm inseminated her when she became pregnant.

American Horror Story: Cult
"CHARLES (MANSON) IN CHARGE"
Tuesday, November 7th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Ally Mayfair-Richards
Evan Peters as Kai Anderson
Cheyenne Jackson as Dr. Rudy Vincent
Billie Lourd as Winter Anderson
Alison Pill as Ivy Mayfair-Richards

Danny Belford as Cult Member
Chaz Bono as Gary Longstreet
Adam Burnette as Cult Member
Zachary Conneen as Steven Parent
Frances Conroy as Bebe Babbitt
Monique Gall as Bailey
Alexandra Marian Hensley as Abigail Folger
Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau as Gutterball
Cathy Marks as Dorothy
Adam Mendoza as Scooter
Adina Porter as Beverly Hope
Lily Rabe as Sharon Tate
Sarah Yarkin as Riley
 
Info for previous episode, "Charles (Manson) in Charge":
Kai recounts the Tate murders to the militiamen. Afterwards, he begins to suspect that a ‪mole has infiltrated the cult and slips into a state of manic paranoia which plagues him with visions of Charles Manson. Meanwhile, Bebe Babbitt is incensed by Kai's failing to implement their master plan: to unleash female rage with an inflammatory political platform. Ally shoots Bebe in the head after she pulls a gun on Kai. After reporting on the murder of Gary, enacted by the cult at a local Planned Parenthood, a broken Beverly is urged by Winter to run away. Beverly insists that she remain loyal to Kai. Kai later tearfully strangles Winter to death after Ally singles her out as the mole. Ally takes notice of the real mole, militiaman Speedwagon.
American Horror Story: Cult
"GREAT AGAIN"
Tuesday, November 14th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Ally Mayfair-Richards
Evan Peters as Kai Anderson
Cheyenne Jackson as Dr. Rudy Vincent
Billie Lourd as Winter Anderson
Alison Pill as Ivy Mayfair-Richards

Jess Allen as Sandstorm
Charlene Amoia
Ian Bamberg as Trevor
Danny Belford as Cult Member
Monique Blanchard as Hostess
Dennis Cockrum as Sen. Herbert Jackson
Cameron Cowperthwaite as Speed Wagon
Cooper Dodson as Oz Mayfair-Richards
Adam Dunnells as Freddy
Courtney Friel as Female Anchor
Martavious Gayles as Joey
Johnny Gorman as Heart Attack
Annie Ilonzeh
Liz Jenkins as Gloria
Dustin King as Tripod
Matt Lasky as Jimbo
Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau as Gutterball
Adam Mendoza as Scooter
Adina Porter as Lee Harris
 
Info for previous Season 7 Finale, "Great Again":
A SWAT team storms the Anderson basement on the night that the cult intends to massacre one-hundred pregnant women. Months later, Ally divulges to Beverly that the FBI recruited her as an informant. Beverly becomes a key advisor to Ally's Michigan Senate campaign. Kai escapes from a maximum security prison and infiltrates a televised political debate between Ally and her opponent. Kai misogynistically tirades and points a gun to Ally's head. He pulls the trigger just to discover that the gun isn't unloaded. Beverly shoots him in the skull. Ally obtains the vast majority of the female vote and wins a Senate seat. The season concludes as Ally tucks Oz into bed, dons an emerald SCUM cloak, and departs to attend a meeting with a group of "empowered women who want to change the system."
 
American Horror Story: Apocalpyse
Season 8 Premiere - Wednesday, September 12th at 10pm ET/9pm CT

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American Horror Story: Apocalypse is the eighth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story. It was announced on January 12, 2017, and premiered on September 12, 2018.

Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Adina Porter, Emma Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson, Billy Eichner, Leslie Grossman, Billie Lourd, Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Stevie Nicks, Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, and Erika Ervin, along with new cast member Cody Fern.

Cast and characters
Main
Sarah Paulson as Wilhemina Venable, Cordelia Goode, and Billie Dean Howard
Evan Peters as Mr. Gallant and Tate Langdon
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
Cheyenne Jackson
Kathy Bates as Miriam Mead

Recurring/Guest
Joan Collins as Evie Gallant
Billy Eichner as Brock
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Andre Stevens
Kyle Allen as Timothy Campbell
Lesley Fera as Cooperative Agent
Erika Ervin
Ashley Santos as Emily
Billy Porter
Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon
Taissa Farmiga as Zoe Benson and Violet Harmon
Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie
Lily Rabe as Misty Day
Frances Conroy as Myrtle Snow
Stevie Nicks as Herself
Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon
Dylan McDermott as Dr. Ben Harmon

to be continued...
 
AHS: Apocalpyse Season 8 info, cont'd.

Production
Development
On January 12, 2017, the series was renewed for an eighth season, set to premiere on September 12, 2018. In October 2016, series co-creator Ryan Murphy announced a "crossover" season between previous cycles Murder House and Coven. In January 2018, he stated that the ninth season would most likely feature the crossover; however, in June 2018, he announced that the eighth season was chosen instead. Murphy has also stated that the eighth season would be set 18 months in the future, in October 2019, and would feature an Asylum and Coven tone. In July 2018, it was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the season would be Apocalypse.

In April 2018, it was revealed that series veterans Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters would each make their directorial debuts in an episode of the season. It was later revealed that Paulson would direct the sixth episode.

As with previous seasons, several teasers were released. On September 4, 2018, a short trailer was released, followed by a longer trailer the next day.

Casting
In October 2017, it was announced that series mainstay Sarah Paulson would return for the season. In March 2018, it was announced that Kathy Bates and Evan Peters would also return, leading the season with Paulson. In April 2018, Joan Collins joined the cast as the grandmother of Peters' character. In April and May 2018, Cult alumni Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Billy Eichner, Leslie Grossman, and Billie Lourd were also confirmed to return.

In June 2018, Emma Roberts revealed that she would return for Apocalypse, reprising her role as Madison Montgomery from Coven. That same month, Murphy revealed that other witches from Coven had all been invited to return, and also stated that he had asked Anjelica Huston to join the cast, while Paulson confirmed that she would reprise her Coven role, Cordelia Goode. In July 2018, it was reported that Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Kyle Allen would guest star in the season. Later that month, Murphy revealed via Twitter that American Crime Story alum Cody Fern joined the cast as a grown-up Michael Langdon, the Antichrist born during the events of Murder House.

In August 2018, Pose alum Billy Porter announced via Instagram that he would appear in the season. Later, during the Television Critics Association press tour, it was announced that Jessica Lange would appear in the season's sixth episode as her Murder House character, Constance Langdon. After FX released the season's first teaser, actress Lesley Fera revealed via Twitter that she would appear in the season premiere. Later, Ryan Murphy confirmed via Twitter that Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, and Stevie Nicks would all appear during the season, and that they would all reprise their Coven roles. In the same month, Angela Bassett, who appeared in four previous seasons, confirmed that she would not appear in the season. Later, Finn Wittrock, who appeared in three past seasons, confirmed that he would not appear in Apocalypse. The same day, it was announced that original cast members Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott would be returning for the season, and Ryan Murphy later confirmed that they would reprise their Murder House roles, Vivien and Ben Harmon, respectively. Later, Murphy revealed that Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga would be reprising their Murder House roles, Tate Langdon and Violet Harmon, respectively.

In September 2018, it was revealed that Erika Ervin would be returning for Apocalypse after having a recurring role in Freak Show. It was also reported that actress Ashley Santos would appear in the season.

Filming
In April 2018, Murphy revealed that filming for the season would begin in June 2018.

Reception
Critical Response
American Horror Story: Apocalypse received positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 90% approval rating, with an average rating of 8.07/10, based on 29 reviews. On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 63 out of 100 based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
 
9/12/18 Season 8 Premiere episode
American Horror Story: Apocalpyse
"THE END"
Wednesday, September 12th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

Season 8 Opener: In the wake of the nuclear apocalypse, a select group survive in a sealed bunker. As tensions rise, the occupants question whether the real hell is outside, or locked in with them.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Ms. Wilhemina Venable
Evan Peters as Mr. Gallant
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery (credit only)
Cheyenne Jackson (credit only)
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Billy Eichner as Brock
Kyle Allen as Timothy Campbell
Ash Santos as Emily
Erika Ervin
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Andre
Dina Meyer as Nora Campbell
Travis Schuldt as Mr. Campbell
John Getz as Mr. St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Troy Winbush as Newscaster
Chad James Buchanan as Stu
Sean Blakemore as Cooperative Agent
Lesley Fera as Cooperative Agent
Joan Collins as Evie Gallant
Aidan Bristow as Male Gray
Juli Cuccia as Mrs. St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Zane Danton as Edward Campbell
Seri DeYoung as Female Gray
Diana Tanaka as Maid/Esmeralda
Jeff Wolfe as CoCo's Driver
 
9/19/18 episode
American Horror Story: Apocalypse
"THE MORNING AFTER"
Wednesday, September 19th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

Michael Langdon prepares a meeting with the guests of Outpost 3. A new occupant arrives at the Outpost with alarming news, causing a domino effect of lust, betrayal, and self-destruction. Meanwhile, Ms. Venable and Ms. Meade have a sinister plan in store.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Ms. Wilhemina Venable
Evan Peters as Mr. Gallant
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery (credit only)
Cheyenne Jackson (credit only)
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Kyle Allen as Timothy Campbell
Ash Santos as Emily
Erika Ervin
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Andre Stevens
Joan Collins as Evie Gallant
Navaris Darson as Morris
Chris Ferro as Mario Vestri
Riley Schmidt as Rubber Man
Jason Michael Snow as Walter
 
9/26/18 episode
American Horror Story: Apocalypse
"FORBIDDEN FRUIT"
Wednesday, September 26th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

As Ms. Mead grapples with her identity, Michael reveals more of his. Meanwhile, Coco's ex rears his ugly head; and Venable crafts a plan to give the residents of Outpost 3 one magical night.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Ms. Wilhemina Venable/Cordelia Goode
Evan Peters as Mr. Gallant
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
Cheyenne Jackson (credit only)
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Frances Conroy as Myrtle Snow
Billy Eichner as Brock
Kyle Allen as Timothy Campbell
Ash Santos as Emily
Erika Ervin as Outpost Guard
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Andre Stevens
James MacDonald as Mutant Cannibal
Camryn Cregger as 9 Year Old Mead
Jason Foster as Bobby
Greta Jung as Ashley
Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick as Older Kid
Annabelle King as Moaning Woman
Tuisdi Layne as 15 Year Old Mead
Christopher Ross Martin as One-Eye
 
10/03/18 episode
American Horror Story: Apocalypse
"COULD IT BE...SATAN?"
Wednesday, October 3rd at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

Three years before the bombs drop, Outpost Three houses the Hawthorne School for Exceptional Young Men; its inhabitants, warlocks living in the shadow of Cordelia Goode's coven, place their hopes on new, troubled apprentice Michael Langdon.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode
Evan Peters as James March
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
Cheyenne Jackson as John Henry Moore
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Frances Conroy as Myrtle Snow
Taissa Farmiga as Zoe Benson
Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie
Jon Jon Briones as Ariel Augustus
Billy Porter as Behold Chablis
BD Wong as Baldwin Pennypacker
Brendan McCarthy as Detective Monroe
David Atkinson as Butcher
Kai Caster as William Banks
Corey Clifford as Shopper #2
Guido Cocomello as Police Officer
Ryan Fisher as Shopper #3
Nathan Hurd as Albino #1
Tom Lommel as Manager
Shaun Ross as Albino #2
Janell Winkler as Shopper
 
10/10/18 episode
American Horror Story: Apocalypse
"BOY WONDER"
Wednesday, October 10th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

Beset by visions of a terrifying future, Cordelia lets Michael attempt the Seven Wonders; a wealthy new student joins the coven; John Henry's suspicions are short lived; Michael's test brings back a familiar face along with a chorus of warnings.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode
Evan Peters as Tate Langdon (credit only)
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens (credit only)
Billie Lourd as Mallory
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
Cheyenne Jackson as John Henry Moore
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Frances Conroy as Myrtle Snow
Lily Rabe as Misty Day
Taissa Farmiga as Zoe Benson
Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie
Jon Jon Briones as Ariel Augustus
Billy Porter as Behold Chablis
BD Wong as Baldwin Pennypacker
John Getz as Mr. St. Pierre Vanderbilt
Wayne Pére as Mr. Kingery
Stevie Nicks as Stevie Nicks
Addie Chandler as Boy
Sara Finley as Candy
Zachary Read as Boy #2
Mia Vavassuer as Girl
 
10/17/18 episode
American Horror Story: Apocalypse
"RETURN TO MURDER HOUSE"
Wednesday, October 17th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on fX

Behold and Madison are sent on a mission to Murder House to uncover the truth about Michael Langdon's past; although revelations about their next Supreme paint a bleak picture, there may be room to set some things right.

STARRING CAST:
Sarah Paulson as Billie Dean Howard
Evan Peters as Tate Langdon
Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens (credit only)
Billie Lourd as Mallory (credit only)
Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt (credit only)
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
Cheyenne Jackson as John Henry Moore (credit only)
Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead

GUEST-STARRING CAST:
Frances Conroy as Moira O'Hara
Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon
Taissa Farmiga as Violet Harmon
Billy Porter as Behold Chablis
Naomi Grossman as Satanist Cardinal
Mena Suvari as Elizabeth Short
Carlo Rota as Anton LaVey
John Duerler as Realtor
Scarlett Fernandez as Angela
Celia Finkelstein as Gladys
Stacy Highsmith as Grace
Jennifer Jalene as Elizabeth
Sam Kinsey as Beau
Raina Matheson as Little Girl
Emily Mest as Casey
Cassidy Naber as Margaret
Irene Roseen as Molly
 
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