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Roanoke – 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 — Roanoke

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American Horror Story: Roanoke takes a surprising turn away from prior AHS formats, revisiting the deliberate pace of earlier seasons on a spookier, smaller scale, even if the true-crime format feels overdone.

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J. Bryan Lowder Slate This is all very fun, but I'm actually more excited -- at least for now -- by the show's format. Sep 16, 2016 Full Review Inkoo Kang MTV Between the tensions among the trio and the potential resurrection of the documentary presentation, consider us teased and tempted back into the haunted house. Sep 15, 2016 Full Review Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture After watching last night's episode, I'm still not sure whether this season can accomplish what earlier seasons of American Horror Story and this summer's Stranger Things did: spin all those embedded references into something engrossingly new. Sep 15, 2016 Full Review Matthew Brockmeyer Cultured Vultures Unfortunately, the writers only use this historical story as a mechanism for creating ghosts to torment the modern-day dwellers, and don't really take the time to explore the time period and story with the depth it deserves. Oct 8, 2019 Full Review Britt Hayes ScreenCrush Here it seems that Murphy and his writers believe they have found a solution to the over-stuffed, gleefully excessive seasons of the past; instead, they've merely found a different approach to heavy-handed storytelling. Jun 19, 2018 Full Review Isaac Feldberg We Got This Covered Despite its mockumentary format, this season of American Horror Story feels smaller and spookier than the last, like a campfire story read off a glowing smartphone that still manages to tap into our primitive fear: that of the great ghastly unknown. Rated: 6/10 Sep 15, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Holly Not sure about this one! It was ok! It’s hard to live up to the first 3 and I still Miss Jessica Lange Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Jinnifer F Wasn't great but it was a OK season. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Arwen A I seem to have mixed this one up with Coven. I didn't find this one as interesting, but it still got me. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review michael p Ahh yes, Witches and demons and such. Its got a good story with plenty of gore. Everything fits together well. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Kendall S This has been the worst season so far, very difficult to watch - to many mixed shows into one. The acting is great for sure, but it’s the worst story line out of them all. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Marco A "American Horror Story: Roanoke" is a chilling and atmospheric season that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The unique format, blending documentary-style storytelling with traditional narrative, adds a fresh and immersive layer to the series. With its suspenseful plot twists and eerie atmosphere, "Roanoke" delivers a captivating viewing experience from start to finish. It's a testament to the creative storytelling and innovative approach that have made "American Horror Story" a standout in the horror genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kathy Bates

Agnes Mary Winstead

Sarah Paulson

Audrey Tindall

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Dominic Banks

Lily Rabe

Shelby Miller

André Holland

Matt Miller

Denis O'Hare

William van Henderson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 2016 Chapter 1 After being violently attacked in Los Angeles, Matt and Shelby Miller relocate to a secluded, old house in rural North Carolina and begin experiencing unexplainable, supernatural events. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2016 Chapter 2 Matt's sister, Lee, brings her young daughter Flora to visit the house; Matt and Shelby discover a root cellar that may contain answers to the mysteries of the house. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 2016 Chapter 3 The search for Flora leads to disturbing secrets in the woods; a strange medium may be the family's last chance to find her. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 2016 Chapter 4 Cricket learns the source of the settlers' power; an ancient evil threatens the Millers' lives. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2016 Chapter 5 The dark origins of the house come to light; Shelby and Matt experience a terrifying encounter with the Polks. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 19, 2016 Chapter 6 "My Roanoke Nightmare" producer Sidney Aaron James invites Matt, Shelby, Lee and the original cast members back to the house during the Blood Moon to shoot a follow-up season titled "Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell." Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 26, 2016 Chapter 7 Agnes makes a last ditch effort to be a part of the show; Shelby discovers the dark motives behind Matt's return to the house, the women's search for help leads them deep into the woods. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 2, 2016 Chapter 8 The Polk family holds Lee, Monet and Audrey captive; Shelby and Dominic plan their escape from the house. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 9, 2016 Chapter 9 Audrey and Lee hatch a plan to rescue Monet from the Polk compound; a group of hikers explore the woods in search of the infamous Roanoke house. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 16, 2016 Chapter 10 Lee stands trial for murder; famed Lana Winters steps out of retirement to interview Lee Harris; a team of Spirit Chasers breaks into the house during the blood moon. Details

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Season Info

Director
Elodie Keene, Nelson Cragg, Alexis Korycinski, Michael Goi, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Chambers Lynch, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Marita Grabiak, Bradley Buecker
Screenwriter
Tim Minear, Ryan Murphy, Akela Cooper, Ned Martel, Crystal Liu, James Wong, John J. Gray, Todd Kubrak, Brad Falchuk
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 2016