What Is Season 8 Of American Horror Story About
Okay, let's talk about American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Season 8. You know, the one that felt like fan fiction come to life?
Seriously, was it just me, or was it a bit... much? A delicious, guilty pleasure type of much, but still.
The End of the World... Again?
The premise is simple enough. Nuclear apocalypse! The world's gone boom.
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A select few "lucky" souls get whisked away to Outpost 3, a bunker run by the delightfully wicked Ms. Venable (Sarah Paulson, naturally). Everything is very Hunger Games-esque, but with more designer gowns.
Then, the mysterious Michael Langdon arrives. Cue dramatic music!
The Anti-Christ is a Problem
Yes, THAT Michael Langdon. As in, Constance Langdon's (Jessica Lange!) grandson from Murder House. Remember the demon baby?
Turns out, he's all grown up and ready to bring on the actual apocalypse. Because, you know, the nuclear one wasn't quite apocalyptic enough.
And here's where things get… complicated. Time travel? Witches galore? The return of characters we thought were long gone? Check, check, and check!
Coven Returns (and Saves the Day?)
The witches from Coven show up. Cordelia, Myrtle, Madison – the whole glamorous, sassy gang.
They're there to stop Michael. Because apparently, the Anti-Christ is a major threat to their… well, everything.
Honestly, the witches felt like the main characters. The apocalypse kind of became a side plot. Just saying.
Unpopular Opinion Time
Here's my slightly controversial take: I think Apocalypse tried to do too much. It was like Ryan Murphy raided his own toy box and threw every single idea into one chaotic, glittery explosion.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the ride. But sometimes, less is more. Especially when dealing with the end of the world.
The cameos were fun. Seeing Jessica Lange back as Constance was pure gold. But did we really need all the callbacks?
So, What Was It Really About?
Beyond the fire and brimstone, and the constant threat of annihilation, Apocalypse was about legacy. About the consequences of past actions.
Michael was a product of the horrors of Murder House. His actions were a direct result of his upbringing (or lack thereof).
It was also about the power of female solidarity. The witches, despite their quirks and rivalries, ultimately came together to fight for what they believed in.
The Verdict
Ultimately, American Horror Story: Apocalypse is a wild, messy, and often ridiculous season of television.
It's fan service cranked up to eleven. It's a chaotic blend of horror, camp, and soapy drama.
And you know what? I kind of loved it. Even if I still don't fully understand what was going on half the time. Maybe that's the point?
