How many seasons of American Horror Story are there?

Last Modified Mar 14, 2024 01:44 GMT
How many seasons of American Horror Story are there?
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As of October 2023, American Horror Story has 12 seasons.

Since 2011, American Horror Story has delivered unique storylines each season, allowing viewers to dive into any order. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, each season unfolds a self-contained tale with distinct characters and themes, yet all united by a thread of horror and suspense. American Horror Story has undeniably solidified its place as a television horror favorite. Season 12, titled Delicate, is already captivating audiences with renowned stars like Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, and Matt Czuchry.

How many seasons of American Horror Story have been released?

Since its debut in 2011, American Horror Story has unfurled 12 gripping seasons. Each season stands alone, presenting a unique narrative with distinct characters, settings, and plots, ranging from 10 to 13 episodes. Renowned for its horror anthology format, the show delves into diverse themes and subgenres, never duplicating casts, premises, or creative teams. While earlier seasons remain fan favorites, some recent chapters face critique for writing and plot issues.

Nevertheless, standout seasons like 1984 manage to rekindle the flame, infusing American Horror Story with exceptional craftsmanship and spot-on comedic timing. The series continues to captivate audiences with its ever-evolving exploration of the eerie and uncanny.

American Horror Story seasons in order

American Horror Story has significantly shaped the television landscape, particularly within the horror genre, in the last decade. Its spin-off - American Horror Stories - prepares for its third season set to release on October 26th; American Horror Stories has been renewed for a thirteenth season, proving itself as an emblematic success story.

The show, at its core, presents an anthology of horror: each season reveals a unique story and style of terror--situated in diverse locations or even stretching across multiple timelines. In terms of approach; it offers uniqueness by having the identical cast embody fresh roles for every new installment—with original members slowly receding into the background. Within AHS, an intricate web of connections and consequences exists amidst these variations; this complexity adds a layer of difficulty for viewers attempting to navigate the recommended viewing order.

All Seasons of American Horror Story (as per release date)

  • Season 1 - Murder House

  • Season 2 - Asylum

  • Season 3 - Coven

  • Season 4 - Freak Show

  • Season 5 - Hotel

  • Season 6 - Roanoke

  • Season 7 - Cult

  • Season 8 - Apocalypse

  • Season 9 - 1984

  • Season 10 - Double Feature

  • Season 11 - NYC

  • Season 12 - Delicate

All seasons of American Horror Story in chronological order

  • American Horror Story: Freak Show (season 4) - 1952

  • American Horror Story: Asylum (season 2) - 1964

  • American Horror Story: NYC (season 11) - 1980s

  • American Horror Story: 1984 (season 9) - 1984

  • American Horror Story: Murder House (season 1) - 2011

  • American Horror Story: Coven (season 3) - 2013

  • American Horror Story: Roanoke (season 6) - 2014

  • American Horror Story: Hotel (season 5) - 2015

  • American Horror Story: Cult (season 7) - 2017

  • American Horror Story: Apocalypse (season 8) - 2020

  • American Horror Story: Double Feature (season 10) - 2021

  • American Horror Story: Delicate (season 12) – Present time

What is the latest season of American Horror Story?

In the latest installment of "American Horror Story," titled "American Horror Story: Delicate," the series ventures into its 12th chapter, debuting in September 2023. This season unfolds in two parts, with the initial segment comprising five episodes. A notable shift is seen as Halley Feiffer takes the reins as the sole writer for "Delicate."

The plot weaves around a young woman entangled in the possibility of bearing Satan's child, with Kim Kardashian assuming a pivotal role. Drawing inspiration from Danielle Valentine's novel "Delicate Condition," the ensemble cast features Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, and Matt Czuchry. As anticipation mounts, the release date for the second part remains a mystery.

FAQs

A. AHS Season 12 is called 'Delicate' and it has been split into two halves of five episodes each, with the first half released between September 20th and October 18th in 2023.

A. American Horror Story's tenth season was called Double Feature. It unfolds with a distinctive structure, presenting two stories that each occupy half of the season's narrative landscape.

A. While each season's narratives lack explicit connections, there are numerous ways in which characters and locations are believed to be intertwined, with Apocalypse being the sole season that showcases direct crossovers from Coven, Hotel, and Murder House.

A. No, Evan Peters is not a part of AHS season 12.

A. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA 2023 strikes meant that AHS season 12 had to be split into two parts as filming was brought to a hold until the strike was over.

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