It wouldn't be an overstatement to say this episode was one of the best I've ever watched on AHS! Finally, the anticipated episode arrived and everyone's thirst for the crossover was literally quenched. We got to see Ms. Meade's past, Madison's wittiness, pre apocalyptic scenes, the male version of Coven, performance of the new characters, Taissa's comeback, Hotel Cortez!!!, Mr. March and Queenie, and least but not least, Chanel #5's being mentioned! (Scream Queens is still alive!!) However, it would've been great if Michael had spared a thought for Misty Day too and Cordelia hadn't fainted, which isn't so bad after all, because I suspect Madison would've gotten the chance to say her "Surprise" line again... All in all, it was such an extraordinary episode. Some of our questions were answered and undoubtedly, new ones were arisen. We'll have to wait to figure out how this Alpha vs Supreme thing will work out.
36 Reviews
Shocked!
mertesetar4 October 2018
Amazing
kimberlyrathbun44 October 2018
Amazing
matteogamannossi3 October 2018
Loved It!
vincentlucia-377004 October 2018
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Wow this new season is getting more better and better. I just cannot believe that we actually went back to the "Hotel Cortez". And Venable was not kidding about "Outpost 3" being an Exclusive Boys School back then. And I was so upset that when Cordelia saw Michael, Madison, and Quennie walking all together she fainted. And I'm so glad that Cheyenne Jackson is back. And I seemed so shocked that when Michael was testing his powers he almost killed all the council members, and maybe it was because Michael's Antichrist powers were taking over him.
Brilliant backstory
Spixced5 October 2018
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Brilliant writing. I love how they managed to connect the story to previous seasons as well as answering our questions about Madison and Queenie's re-appearance within a 1 hour limit. The Warlock story was intriguing and the history of Micheal Langdon is fascinating and frightening.
A very good episode!
sindre-stang3 October 2018
A good episode that connect many of the previous season. Some of the new actors this episode was also very good, witch made everything even better. The only thing i Am missing so far is the actual horror. I mean «American horror story» should contain some horror but so i have just gotten this dark fantasy vibe. I still love it ofcourse but i hope it grows more gory and spooky like previous seasons.
AHS is back!
grecgioukas4 October 2018
Good Episode; But Surprising
Al-Jaeger4 October 2018
It was a really good episode. I'm loving that they're connecting all the seasons - Murder House, Coven, Hotel, and considering the mention of Trump in the first episode it also has Cult. I'm loving that. I'm loving that the crossovers weren't rushed nor has it felt forced. But what was surprising was the new light they shined onto the Coven witches...
They're very prejudice towards men and warlocks. Which was surprising seeing how Cordelia was never shown to be like that. Towards anyone really. I dunno... I didn't really like that. Otherwise really good episode.
They're very prejudice towards men and warlocks. Which was surprising seeing how Cordelia was never shown to be like that. Towards anyone really. I dunno... I didn't really like that. Otherwise really good episode.
Unfolding impressively
vitjolashkurti4 October 2018
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I was quite confused whether the narrative of the 8th season was going to play out nicely, but it surely exceeded my expectations. In the beginning, i thought the storyline was going to focus solely on the lives of outpost3's "inhabitants" and that, in my opinion, was going to be disastrous and dull. Instead, this episode presents quite remarkable references and connections to previous seasons, while also giving some explanations for the viewers who were left with plot holes in preceding episodes. (of course there are a lot of unanswered questions but i already see where this is going).
3 Seasons in one episode!?
ZegMaarJus11 July 2021
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This episode begins with Miriam and Michael, it gets revealed that Miriam is Michael's mother. They eat diner together. Cordelia just revived Coco, Mallory and Dinah. It is three years before the bomb, Outpost Three was a boy school in that time. Back at the Coven Mallory is learning how to become a witch. Michael helped Queenie escape out of Hotel Cortez. Michael took Queenie and Madison away from Cordelia. Cordelia fainted. Amazing episode of American Horror Story Season 8, what a episode. Season 3 and 5 got mixed into this good episode. Just amazing! This was the best episode if we talk about the storyline.
Fun twist.
cruise0112 October 2019
Can we go back to when this show was an anthology?
alienf3tus5 October 2018
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It feels like season changes course every few minutes, is it supposed to be a sequel to Coven? Can we go back to when this show was an anthology? Still no explanation as to how Myrtle is alive, screw continuity I guess? Speaking of, her random comments feel so out of place unneeded-it was kind of sad. Disappointed Venable had to die since she was the thing I liked the most about this season. Paulson in a powerful serious role was great and I really wanted to know more of her backstory. Kathy Bates' character is a joke. Horrible edgy dialogue reminiscent of something I would've written in high school. Still not entirely sure why her character's here in the first place.
The worst part of this one was the male coven. I just can't take the flaming characters seriously, especially Billy Porter, who was the absolute worst actor in the entire series thus far, and Cheyenne Jackson was so much better in hotel.
The one thing I liked again was the really solid ending, it just proves how great the series can be, I just wish the entire episode had that consistent quality.
The one thing I liked again was the really solid ending, it just proves how great the series can be, I just wish the entire episode had that consistent quality.
AHS turns into an SJW Harry Potter
stevenkawleski6 October 2018
I am SUPREMELY disappointed (see what I did there?) by how the first three episodes of the season have been trashed. The whole point of AHS and its popularity is that these actors are talented enough to play new characters every season. Completely unique themes and story lines centered around Violence, Sex, and the unexplained.
So instead of the near limitless storyline possibilities of a post apocalyptic america, promised at the beginning of the season, we get expositional flashbacks of a wizard prep school?
Coven was the worst of all 8 seasons. I seriously question how the show can move forward after this.
So instead of the near limitless storyline possibilities of a post apocalyptic america, promised at the beginning of the season, we get expositional flashbacks of a wizard prep school?
Coven was the worst of all 8 seasons. I seriously question how the show can move forward after this.
This episode was everything!!!
quintrelbrown4 October 2018
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I really wasn't feeling this season at first. Especially because of the way they decided to introduce this storyline. I didn't mind the apocalypse happening but the whole old school outpost, lack of story background and bad acting was just too much going on for me. I feel like they wasted 4 episodes to get to the best part of the show. Now that the witches are here, everything just makes sense. They explained so much. This episode was so well written. I really hope the rest of the season is this strong. This was by far the best episode that American Horror Story has ever created in my opinion. It explained so much. The murder house and hotel Cortez are controlled by satan. Hence, why Michael Langdon can resurrect Queenie. (So glad she is back, that's my girl.) And the warlocks thought he was the Alpha warlock but naw he just the all mighty antichrist. My theory is the witches will have to go back to Michael Langdons birthplace to destroy him! But I'm here for wherever this story goes!
Whooooooooooo!!!!!
amoldavid674 October 2018
So good to see Mr March again.....
rubyrocks84-879-9701004 October 2018
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This episode was just brilliant! The crossover with the witches and Coven was awesome but the connection to Hotel and The Cortez was so unexpected and really worked so well with the story. I love Madison and all her sarcasm and i am so pleased this episode seemed to lead on from the last and make the connections even stronger!! So excited for next week!!
Best since Season 3
jordanterry-489587 October 2018
Wonderful work!
AdrianSince19xx5 October 2018
I'm .... shocked!
Dannyboi947 October 2018
In my opinion, American Horror Story stopped being good after season 3. Each season after Coven was bland and boring. This season however, has been surprisingly great. With this episode being possibly one of the best of the entire series yet.
I think the character of Michael is the most interesting we have had since Jessica Lange's character in season 3. He is mysterious, creepy, intimidating and performed wonderfully by Cody Fern. This episode also tied in the previous seasons, which I really liked. It was great seeing the characters from Coven turn up, as in my opinion, that season had some of the most interesting characters out of all.
I also loved the reverse sexism in this episode. Most TV shows are always painting men as being vile bigots, but this time around it's the women that are treating the men like trash.
From the cinematography, to the direction and soundtrack, this episode was brilliant. I hope the next episodes are even better. After the uttery dreadful season last year, this one seems like a return to form. And I've got my fingers crossed that Jessica Lange turns up later.
9.6/10
I think the character of Michael is the most interesting we have had since Jessica Lange's character in season 3. He is mysterious, creepy, intimidating and performed wonderfully by Cody Fern. This episode also tied in the previous seasons, which I really liked. It was great seeing the characters from Coven turn up, as in my opinion, that season had some of the most interesting characters out of all.
I also loved the reverse sexism in this episode. Most TV shows are always painting men as being vile bigots, but this time around it's the women that are treating the men like trash.
From the cinematography, to the direction and soundtrack, this episode was brilliant. I hope the next episodes are even better. After the uttery dreadful season last year, this one seems like a return to form. And I've got my fingers crossed that Jessica Lange turns up later.
9.6/10
Intriguingly fun!
masonbingley20007 October 2018
This episode really brought the nostalgia. It's hard to write a spoiler-free review when the best bits of the episode are spoilers regardless. However, It is a good episode.
There's that comedy element that is downright iconic and the new characters welcomed in this series are really becoming something brilliant. The returning characters are absolutely amazing, as expected and I am looking forward to see more of them!
The episode is tense, fun, interesting and still manages to be funny. I must say that it was more predictable than the rest of the series so far, probably because we are familiar with the characters already, but it's still an enjoyable watch and I'd happily watch it again. Apocalypse is shaping to be one of the strongest seasons of AHS.
There's that comedy element that is downright iconic and the new characters welcomed in this series are really becoming something brilliant. The returning characters are absolutely amazing, as expected and I am looking forward to see more of them!
The episode is tense, fun, interesting and still manages to be funny. I must say that it was more predictable than the rest of the series so far, probably because we are familiar with the characters already, but it's still an enjoyable watch and I'd happily watch it again. Apocalypse is shaping to be one of the strongest seasons of AHS.
Not bad but...
patsiirem5 October 2018
We now know how it will end.
otter684 October 2018
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Last nigh's episode was The Craft meets Harry Potter meets The Exorcist. It's Witches v Warlocks now? We know from Coven and Cult, the women always win. No way given how characters and plots have played out during AHS's run is Ryan Murphy going to have a battle of the sexes and the the men win.
I'll wager a Coke Mallory becomes the new Supreme at the end of the series as she defeats Michael, warlock supreme, and the witches start a new utopia with them in charge.
This is code for a AHS comeback
lorcan-618819 October 2018
So, after all of the cliffhangers left at Episode 3, we finally get are episode of witches and..wow. Not only is Could It Be..Satan one of the best episodes in AHS history, but could this be the sign of AHS ultimately returning to old S1 & S2 formulas. I dont really know if you noticed, but did you ever think that Murder House ans Asylum held a great distance away from the other seasons, if it was the style or casting choices or something, but it had a completely different feel, then Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Ronaoke and Cult had their own modern era theme and then, all i can say is that Apocalypse feels way to much like S1 and S2, which is a great thing, as they are the two best seasons out there. So far, Apocalypse is my fourth favourite season, so lets hope it stays there and Season 9 and on can be more like this!!
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