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Hotel – American Horror Story

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"American Horror Story" was created by the co-creators of "Glee," but the shows have little in common besides that. The show revolves around the Harmons, a family of three, who move from Boston to Los Angeles in order to reconcile past anguish. What the Harmons don't know is that the house they've moved into is haunted. But it's not haunted by Casperesque friendly ghosts -- it's haunted by demonic creatures. The creatures have a history of not only spooking the house's residents but also devouring them. After living in this house, family patriarch and psychiatrist, Ben, may need a shrink of his own.
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American Horror Story — Hotel

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Critics Consensus

Favoring garish style over effective storytelling, the fifth American Horror Story strands a talented cast at Ryan Murphy's Hotel.

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Alison Herman Flavorwire It's fitting that American Horror Story: Hotel initiates a pop star's transition from music to television with a scene that's essentially a hybrid of the two. Aug 11, 2017 Full Review Alex Stedman Variety The third episode of the season, "Mommy," brings along another history-filled installment - though when it's the introduction of Angela Bassett's fierce Ramona, who may be the one to finally match the Countess, it's welcome. Oct 23, 2015 Full Review Stacey May Fowles Globe and Mail To say that Gaga is the best thing going for Hotel sounds like an insult but is a high compliment. Despite early shakiness, the rest of the show's gears are turning just as well as they always did. Oct 16, 2015 Full Review Fisun Guner The Arts Desk The violence, all set that anodyne, pumping pop soundtrack, is unequivocally gross. Rated: 3/5 Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) American Horror Story: Hotel does not inspire interest. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 16, 2018 Full Review Cameron Ferguson Black Girl Nerds This season was certainly the only season... to not drop off any storyline or have any plot holes through the season which was a welcome surprise, and there were some great characters. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Holly I watched it twice and preferred it the second time.. it’s good and gaga is brilliant .. yet again not as good as the first 3 .. I miss Jessica Lange and there’s not enough Evan peters Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Jinnifer F I know this has mixed reviews but I still like it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Ali B Outstanding performance by gaga Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Arwen A Have you ever watched a show and wanted to visit the actual place? But the trepidation after you see the episodes remains to haunt you. Retro to the extreme! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review michael p Now this one I thought was awesome. it has Lady Gaga and Kathy Bates and even Liz Taylor!! Not that one. Its well acted and the story has many twists and turns. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Rylov C Good performance, this is actually very great! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kathy Bates

Iris

Sarah Paulson

Hypodermic Sally

Evan Peters

James March

Wes Bentley

Detective John Lowe

Matt Bomer

Donovan

Chloë Sevigny

Dr. Alex Lowe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2015 Checking In Detective and family man John Lowe investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles; a mysterious tip points John to the enigmatic Hotel Cortez. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2015 Chutes and Ladders Fashion mogul Will Drake brings couture to the Hotel Cortez; a model catches the Countess's eye; John learns about the hotel's sadistic first owner. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2015 Mommy Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden; Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of the Countess. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2015 Devil's Night John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree; Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 4, 2015 Room Service Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient; a Halloween-hating couple tests Iris's limits. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 2015 Room 33 Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge; Liz Taylor finds true love; the resident of Room 33 is revealed. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 18, 2015 Flicker Will Drake's renovations uncover one of the hotel's greatest secrets; John undergoes psychiatric evaluation; The Countess learns the fate of her first love. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2015 The Ten Commandments Killer After Wren's death, John closes in on the ten commandments killer and learns stunning truths; Sally's arrangement with March is revealed. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2015 She Wants Revenge The Countess is reunited with her one true love; Donovan and Ramona take another stab at revenge; a careless decision lands Alex in hot water. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 2015 She Gets Revenge Alex enlists John's help in containing an outbreak; Donovan learns The Countess' true intentions; Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 6, 2016 Battle Royale Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source; Sally uses her past to negotiate her future; Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 13, 2016 Be Our Guest Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez; John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear, Bradley Buecker, Jennifer Salt, James Wong, Alexis Martin Woodall
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2015