Great Again

Ally Mayfair (Sarah Paulson) tries to move on with her life after Donald Trump wins the elections. But their fears are coming back to life when a cult starts a real massacre with political reasons.

No one was expecting a lot of this season after the announcements that it were given to promote the show, it seems to be a very political season. And yeah, it may be deeply a political commentary about fear but it's also a lot more. This season is by far one of the best seasons of the show. The cast is great and the two leading characters played by Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson are stunning, they gave an Emmy worthy performance.

The horror in this season is realism, it doesn't have supernatural creatures and that makes the season better, if you die here, you won't come back, never. There are stakes at risk in this season and the twists and turns shock me. This is a good season.

The only problem I got with this season is the ending. I felt that it was a little bit rushed, but it was a great season after all.

The highlights on the acting department this season are Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Leslie Grossman, Adina Porter and Billie Lourd. This season gets 9 out of 10

Kai is imprisoned and has already several violent followers. When the weak and coward Trevor Geary asks to join his crew, he swears loyalty to Kai and hears why Kai was arrested. He is preparing his cult to kill one hundred pregnant women, when Ally brings the FBI to arrest his cult. The lesbian Ally now has a new girlfriend, Erika, and is preparing Oz's birthday party. Now Ally decides to run to be Michigan's senator. She schedules a debate with Senator Herbert Jackson. Meanwhile, Kai escapes from prison and heads to kill Ally during the debate.

"Great Again" is a milestone of "American Horror Story", since this episode marks finally the end of the awfullest season of this series. The short storyline was extended along eleven episodes, using sex, violence and stupid scenes to prolong it. The last episode has several plot holes. For example, how the physically weak would join strong criminals in prison using his blah, blah, blah. Prison is on another level. Why and how did Gloria meet Ally before the debate? How could Ally trust that Kai would pick the gun offered by Gloria? My vote is three.

Title (Brazil): "Great Again"

"Great Again," the eleventh and final episode of American Horror Story: Cult, directed by Bradley Buecker, serves as a climactic and provocative conclusion to a season deeply entrenched in sociopolitical commentary and psychological horror. This episode ambitiously dissects the misogynistic political patriarchy embodied by Kai Anderson while charting a narrative arc of empowerment, survival, and resistance through Ally Mayfair-Richards' transformation from a fearful victim to a formidable political force. The episode balances graphic violence, tense confrontation, and thematic resolution with a strong undercurrent of dark satire.

The episode opens in a maximum-security prison where Kai Anderson, portrayed with chilling charisma by Evan Peters, remains a self-styled "Divine Ruler." Disturbingly, Kai maintains considerable influence even behind bars, manipulating guards and orchestrating brutal violence, including the graphic removal of a prisoner's face to maintain his intimidating persona. This visceral, horrific imagery establishes the episode's tone of unrelenting menace. Simultaneously, Kai's mental state reflects growing paranoia, portrayed through hallucinations of Charles Manson, further underlining his psychological unraveling.

Parallel to Kai's incarceration, Ally's narrative takes on a more assertive trajectory. The storyline follows Ally and Ivy's fractured relationship, Ally's role in collaborating with the FBI against Kai, and her emerging political ambitions culminating in a Senate run focused on combating patriarchal tyranny and cult violence. The episode's centerpiece is a high-stakes political debate where Ally confronts entrenched sexism and hostile opposition with strategic poise and defiance. This sequence, richly acted by Sarah Paulson, crystallizes the season's themes of resistance and empowerment, symbolizing Ally's evolution into a resilient figure empowered by her trauma and judgment.

The episode skillfully weaves tension with biting social critique. The depiction of Kai's "Night of 100 Tates," a planned mass killing of pregnant women symbolizing oppressive patriarchal control, serves as a chilling metaphor for violent misogyny and extremist rage. The narrative's violent climax involves a coordinated FBI raid led by Ally and culminates in a bloody shootout, further stressing the brutal consequences of fanaticism. Ally's refusal to be reduced to victimhood and the portrayal of her survival and defiance carve a compelling counter-narrative to Kai's destructive path.

Bradley Buecker's direction is taut and atmospheric, balancing rapid, chaotic action sequences with intimate character moments. The cinematography utilizes stark contrasts between prison's claustrophobic, dimly lit spaces and the polished, public arenas of political debate, visually accentuating the duality of power and vulnerability central to the narrative. The editing maintains a steady rhythm that heightens suspense while allowing emotional beats to resonate effectively, especially in scenes of confrontation and revelation.

Performances are a major strength of the episode. Evan Peters' portrayal of Kai remains haunting, oscillating between menacing manipulator and deluded visionary. Sarah Paulson delivers a nuanced, multifaceted performance embodying Ally's complexities as a survivor and leader. Alison Pill as Ivy conveys conflicting loyalties and moral ambiguity, while Billie Lourd's Winter and Colton Haynes' Detective Samuels provide layered supporting roles that deepen the narrative fabric.

Thematically, "Great Again" probes patriarchal power structures, the allure of cult leadership, and the complexities of victimhood and agency. It critically examines how misogyny fuels political and social oppression and the capacity for resistance to emerge from trauma. The episode's title, invoking political slogans, underscores its biting critique of contemporary American political culture and the resurgence of reactionary ideologies.

Within a broader cultural and cinematic context, the episode continues American Horror Story's tradition of blending horror with socio-political allegory. It engages with historical and modern notions of cult violence, misogyny, and political extremism, positioning itself as a timely reflection on the sociopolitical climate of its era. Its intertextual references-from Charles Manson to modern feminist discourse-enhance its relevance and depth.

Through a blend of horror, political allegory, and compelling performances, the season finale offers a sobering meditation on power, violence, and resilience. While the season as a whole has been polarizing, this finale stands out for its focused narrative and thematic ambition, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable realities about the cyclical dangers of fanaticism and the enduring strength of those who resist it. It leaves audiences with a stark reminder that the fight against oppression, whether personal or political, is ongoing and complex.

Extremely empowering to see someone who has suffered a trauma develop resiliency and stand up to her abuser. Love the message the episode sent.

This may not be a popular post. I might get some unhelpful votes but this way my takeaway from it.

An absolutely stupid politically biased season. Some episodes completely lose the sense of the story. I'm not even talking about numerous plot holes and illogical characters' behavior. Well all in all they shouldn't have gone there. No wonder this season has the worst ratings. Just stick with haunted mansions and other paranormal stuff, you're doing it much better.