American Horror Story: Apocalypse

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 10
Release
Original network FX
Original release September 12, 2018 (2018 -09-12) – November 14, 2018 (2018 -11-14)
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American Horror Story: Apocalypse is the eighth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 12, 2018, and concluded on November 14, 2018.[1] The season has been described as a crossover between the first and third seasons of the series. Apocalypse was announced on January 12, 2017.[2]

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

Apocalypse received positive reviews from critics, with many considering it an improvement over the recent seasons. On April 9, 2019, for the first time in the series' history, it was announced by the Television Academy that Apocalypse would not qualify for the Limited Series categories, and instead be moved to Drama.[3] Apocalypse would go on to receive five Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Jessica Lange.

Cast and characters

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Main articles: List of American Horror Story cast members and List of American Horror Story: Apocalypse characters

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Sarah Paulson
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Billie Lourd
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Emma Roberts
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Cheyenne Jackson
Kathy Bates

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

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See also: List of American Horror Story episodes
No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code		 US viewers
(millions)
85 1 "The End" Bradley Buecker Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk September 12, 2018 (2018 -09-12) 8ATS01 3.08[4]
86 2 "The Morning After" Jennifer Lynch James Wong September 19, 2018 (2018 -09-19) 8ATS02 2.21[5]
87 3 "Forbidden Fruit" Loni Peristere Manny Coto September 26, 2018 (2018 -09-26) 8ATS03 1.95[6]
88 4 "Could It Be... Satan?" Sheree Folkson Tim Minear October 3, 2018 (2018 -10-03) 8ATS04 2.02[7]
89 5 "Boy Wonder" Gwyneth Horder-Payton John J. Gray October 10, 2018 (2018 -10-10) 8ATS05 2.12[8]
90 6 "Return to Murder House" Sarah Paulson Crystal Liu October 17, 2018 (2018-10-17) 8ATS06 2.01[9]
91 7 "Traitor" Jennifer Lynch Adam Penn October 24, 2018 (2018-10-24) 8ATS07 1.85[10]
92 8 "Sojourn" Bradley Buecker Josh Green October 31, 2018 (2018 -10-31) 8ATS08 1.63[11]
93 9 "Fire and Reign" Jennifer Arnold Asha Michelle Wilson November 7, 2018 (2018 -11-07) 8ATS09 1.65[12]
94 10 "Apocalypse Then" Bradley Buecker Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk November 14, 2018 (2018 -11-14) 8ATS10 1.83[13]

Production

Development

On January 12, 2017, the series was renewed for an eighth season, which premiered on September 12, 2018.[2][1] In October 2016, series co-creator Ryan Murphy announced a "crossover" season between previous cycles Murder House and Coven.[14] In January 2018, he stated that the ninth season would most likely feature the crossover;[15] however, in June 2018, he announced that the eighth season was chosen instead.[16] Murphy has also stated that the eighth season would be set 18 months in the future and would feature an Asylum and Coven tone.[15][17] In July 2018, it was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the season would be Apocalypse.[18]

In April 2018, it was revealed that series veteran Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters would make their directorial debut in an episode.[19] It was later revealed that Paulson would direct the sixth episode.[20] Peters, in the end, did not direct an episode.

As with previous seasons, several teasers were released.[21] On September 4, 2018, a short trailer was released, followed by a longer trailer the next day.[22][23]

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.[24] In April 2018, Joan Collins joined the cast as the grandmother of Peters' character.[17] In April and May 2018, Cult actors Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Billy Eichner, Leslie Grossman, and Billie Lourd were also confirmed to return.[25][26]

In June 2018, Emma Roberts revealed that she would return for Apocalypse, reprising her role as Madison Montgomery from Coven.[27] That same month, Murphy revealed that other witches from Coven had all been invited to return,[27] and also stated that he had asked Anjelica Huston to join the cast,[28] while Paulson confirmed that she would reprise her Coven role, Cordelia Goode.[20] In July 2018, it was reported that Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Kyle Allen would guest star in the season.[29] Later that month, Murphy revealed via Twitter that American Crime Story actor Cody Fern joined the cast as a grown-up Michael Langdon, the Antichrist born during the events of Murder House.[30]

In August 2018, Pose actor Billy Porter announced via Instagram that he would appear in the season.[31] 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.[20] After FX released the season's first teaser, actress Lesley Fera revealed via Twitter that she would appear in the season premiere.[32] Later, Ryan Murphy confirmed via Twitter that Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, and Stevie Nicks would all appear during the season,[33] and that they would all reprise the roles they played in Coven.[34][35] In the same month, Angela Bassett, who appeared in four previous seasons, confirmed that she would not appear in the season;[34] however, Bassett appeared in the last episode of the season, playing Marie Laveau, the role she played in Coven. Later, Finn Wittrock, who appeared in three past seasons, confirmed that he would not appear in Apocalypse.[36] The same day, it was announced that original cast members Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott would be returning for the season,[37] and Ryan Murphy later confirmed that they would reprise their Murder House roles, Vivien and Ben Harmon, respectively.[38] Later, Murphy revealed that Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga would be reprising their Murder House roles, Tate Langdon and Violet Harmon, respectively.[39]

In September 2018, it was revealed that Erika Ervin would be returning for Apocalypse after having a recurring role in Freak Show.[40] It was also reported that actress Ash Santos would appear in the season.[41]

Filming

In April 2018, Murphy revealed that filming for the season would begin in June 2018.[17]

Reception

Critical response

American Horror Story: Apocalypse received positive reviews, with many considering it as an improvement over the recent seasons. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 79% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.95/10, based on 8 reviews. The critical consensus reads, "Ryan Murphy and his murderers' row of witchy performers literally save the world -- and franchise -- in Apocalypse, the series' most ambitious crossover swing yet."[42] On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 63 out of 100 based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[43]


American Horror Story (season 8): Critical reception by episode
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Season 8 (2018): Percentage of positive critics' reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[42]


Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story

In its eighth season, the series has been nominated for 20 awards. Five of them were won.

Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result
2019 10th Dorian Awards[44] Campy TV Show of the Year American Horror Story: Apocalypse Nominated
23rd Art Directors Guild Awards Television Movie or Mini-Series Valdar Wilt (for "Fire and Reign") Nominated
21st Costume Designers Guild Awards Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television Paula Bradley, Lou Eyrich Nominated
2019 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards[45][46] TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Contemporary Make-Up Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight Won
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Contemporary Hair Styling Michelle Ceglia, Helena Cepeda, Romaine Markus-Meyers Nominated
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling Michelle Ceglia, Helena Cepeda, Lydia Fantini Nominated
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Special Make-Up Effects Eryn Krueger Mekash, Mike Mekash, David Anderson Nominated
Commercials and Music Videos: Best Make-Up Kerry Herta, Jason Collins, Cristina Waltz (for "Promo") Won
Commercials and Music Videos: Best Hair Styling Joe Matke, Fernando Santaella-Navarro (for "Promo") Won
66th Golden Reel Awards[47][48] Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Episodic Short Form – Music / Musical David Klotz (for "The End") Won
21st Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Series American Horror Story: Apocalypse Nominated
30th GLAAD Media Awards[49] Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series Nominated
45th Saturn Awards Best Horror Television Series Nominated
71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Jessica Lange (for "Return to Murder House") Nominated
Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes Lou Eyrich, Paula Bradley, Rebecca Guzzi, Charlene Amateau (for "Forbidden Fruit") Nominated
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series Michelle Ceglia, Helena Cepeda, Lydia Fantani, Romaine Markus-Meyers (for "Forbidden Fruit") Nominated
Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Michael Mekash, Silvina Knight, Jamie Leigh Devilla (for "Forbidden Fruit") Nominated
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie or Special Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, Steve LaPorte, Jake Garber, Vance Hartwell, Silvina Knight, Glen Eisner, David Leroy Anderson (for "Apocalypse Then") Nominated
17th Gold Derby Awards Best Drama Guest Actor Dylan McDermott Nominated
Best Drama Guest Actress Jessica Lange Won

Ratings

No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The End" September 12, 2018 1.5 3.08[4] 1.5 3.17 3.0 6.26[50]
2 "The Morning After" September 19, 2018 1.1 2.21[5] 1.2 2.41 2.3 4.63[51][lower-alpha 1]
3 "Forbidden Fruit" September 26, 2018 0.9 1.95[6] N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 "Could It Be... Satan?" October 3, 2018 1.0 2.02[7] 1.6 3.05 2.6 5.08[52]
5 "Boy Wonder" October 10, 2018 1.0 2.12[8] 1.4 2.82 2.4 4.95[53]
6 "Return to Murder House" October 17, 2018 0.9 2.01[9] 1.2 2.40 2.1 4.41[54][lower-alpha 1]
7 "Traitor" October 24, 2018 0.9 1.85[10] N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 "Sojourn" October 31, 2018 0.7 1.63[11] N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 "Fire and Reign" November 7, 2018 0.8 1.65[12] N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 "Apocalypse Then" November 14, 2018 0.8 1.83[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Live +7 ratings were not available, so Live +3 ratings have been used instead.

Home media

American Horror Story: Apocalypse – The Complete Eight Season
Set Details
  • 10 Episodes
  • 3 Disc Set (DVD)
  • 3 Disc Set (BD)
  • English & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Surround
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
  • Runtime: 431 Minutes
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
September 24, 2019 (2019 -09-24)[55] August 26, 2019 (2019 -08-26)[56] August 7, 2019 (2019 -08-07)[57]

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