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Delicate – American Horror Story

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2023

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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 reins in its Grand Guignol excess for a softer touch in Delicate, refreshing the series' formula with a slow-burn chiller about the anxieties of pregnancy.

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Lili Loofbourow

Washington Post

If this storyline ends up being about female friendship, it's a bizarre one, stripped of the usual intimacies.

Oct 4, 2023

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Benjamin Lee

Guardian

Pregnancy is not exactly an untapped experience within the horror genre, if anything it might be a little overtapped... but it gives a show obsessed with extravagant iconography a full playground at its disposal.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Angie Han

The Hollywood Reporter

If the best premieres sink their claws into a viewer, Delicate manages only a light scratch — sharp enough to leave an impression, but not to hook someone in.

Sep 21, 2023

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Álvaro Onieva

Fotogramas

The absence of Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabe - the three performers who have appeared the most in the franchise and who jumped ship in "Double Feature' - is noticeable, but the presence of Emma Roberts compensates. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 27, 2023

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

No matter how it plays out, the show is sure to strike a chord with all the loyal “AHF” fans, and those who are less devoted will probably still find much to keep them interested in the series’ signature gruesome-but-elegant aesthetic, no matter what.

Oct 12, 2023

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EJ Moreno

Scaling back the insanity for a simple, clean story will do wonders for Delicate. It's posh, creepy, and a needed shot in the arm for AHS.

Sep 23, 2023

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Robert H

Plot is a convoluted mess with some fine acting by the ladies.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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Rhea D

Okay, so Special effects get 4/5. There were some areas where they focused so much on the gore that it felt like a crutch. The artistic aspects of the direction, I can support, like the angles and lighting, that was good. That ending was confusing af. I can appreciate the "obscurity, fearing the unknown, the dark, the mysterious" aspects of this, but there comes a time where you need to give something concrete or else the entire thing feels pointless. That was what happened here. I feel like if you're going to go with an obscure ending, you need to give some bit of solidity. Example, in the very first season, they were able to keep a mysterious ending while still giving a little closure. That was not done here in my opinion.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Audience Member

The worst season ahs has ever had although nyc was winning that spot till delicate showed up. The whole season was just boring paranoid garbage and then one episode is about 10 mins of her eating. Wow pregnant woman have cravings let’s sit and watch and wait for nothing to happen. Just aweful. By the way I’m not against the acting it was the horrible script. Geez rosemary’s baby rip off much.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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Alicia T

Worst season ever. Was not worth the wait. It was so awful. I’m sorry.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Olena R

I loved every episode until the last one. There was little to no explanation of how they were able to kill Her. Why would the spell work that time? It was shown many times before but seemed like it never worked, what was so different in the end? And then, how did the blonde twin sister resurrect?? Didn't they kill her? It got so downhill in the last episode that even though I really liked all previous episodes, it made it un-recommendable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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selen g

True AHS fan here and the season did not live up to my expectations

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Brad Falchuk

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Emma Roberts

Anna Victoria Alcott

Kim Kardashian West

Siobhan Corbyn

Cara Delevingne

Ivy Ehrenreich

Matt Czuchry

Dex Harding Jr.

Episode 1

Aired Sep 20, 2023

Multiply Thy Pain

After multiple failed attempts of IVF, actress Anna Victoria Alcott wants nothing more than to start a family; as the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her and her pursuit of motherhood.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 27, 2023

Rockabye

It's awards season and Anna is primed to be a major player who will be in contention; after a frightening encounter convinces her that she's being followed, she begins to question who she can trust.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 4, 2023

When the Bough Breaks

As Anna and Dex settle into their Hamptons sanctuary, the comfort begins to fade; her circle of trust is slowly shrinking and doubt creeps into Anna's head; the evil could be right under her nose.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 11, 2023

Vanishing Twin

With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna's public image; behind closed doors, something powerful seems to be taking over.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 18, 2023

Preech

Anna senses the dark presence closing in on her, closer than ever; Ms. Preecher reveals pieces of her past and may know the truth about what's happening to Anna and Dex.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 3, 2024

Opening Night

A glimpse into Anna's past reveals why she craves motherhood; Dex's troubling family life is dragged into the spotlight.

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Episode 7

Aired Apr 10, 2024

Ave Hestia

Entrenched in her grapple for fame and motherhood, Anna may be involved in a cycle much bigger and older than she realizes.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 17, 2024

Little Gold Man

The world around Anna is starting to crescendo in every way; her career path continues to skyrocket, while her personal life is more stressful than ever, just in time for Hollywood's big night.

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Episode 9

Aired Apr 24, 2024

The Auteur

Her choices have unknowingly led to deadly consequences, but Anna can still have it all, for a price.

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