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American Horror Story
S8.E7
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  • Episode aired Oct 24, 2018
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  • 45m
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With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael. The witches hire a clairvoyant friend to expose deceiver... Read allWith her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael. The witches hire a clairvoyant friend to expose deceivers in their midst.With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael. The witches hire a clairvoyant friend to expose deceivers in their midst.

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    • Jennifer Lynch
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    • Adam Penn
    • Joshua Green
    • Asha Michelle Wilson
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    • Sarah Paulson
    • Evan Peters
    • Adina Porter
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    • Director
      • Jennifer Lynch
    • Writers
      • Adam Penn
      • Joshua Green
      • Asha Michelle Wilson
    • Stars
      • Sarah Paulson
      • Evan Peters
      • Adina Porter
    • 28User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Cordelia Goode
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
      Adina Porter
      Adina Porter
      • Dinah Stevens
      Billie Lourd
      Billie Lourd
      • Mallory
      Leslie Grossman
      Leslie Grossman
      • Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
      Cody Fern
      Cody Fern
      • Michael Langdon
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      Emma Roberts
      Emma Roberts
      • Madison Montgomery
      Cheyenne Jackson
      Cheyenne Jackson
      • John Henry Moore
      Kathy Bates
      Kathy Bates
      • Ms. Miriam Mead
      Frances Conroy
      Frances Conroy
      • Myrtle Snow
      Lance Reddick
      Lance Reddick
      • Papa Legba
      Taissa Farmiga
      Taissa Farmiga
      • Zoe Benson
      Gabourey Sidibe
      Gabourey Sidibe
      • Queenie
      Jamie Brewer
      Jamie Brewer
      • Nan
      Jon Jon Briones
      Jon Jon Briones
      • Ariel Augustus
      Billy Porter
      Billy Porter
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      BD Wong
      BD Wong
      • Baldwin Pennypacker
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      Lauren Stamile
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      alienf3tus

      Nothing special

      There was nothing overtly bad here, but nothing good either. This episode was just plain. Seeing the reappearance of Nan was definitely interesting, but on the other hand, Grossman is still the worst and most annoying character ever. Finally, we get an explanation of how Myrtle came back to life, taking way too long to explain. Also why is she vaping? Is that needed? As of this episode, we now have more episodes of flashback than of the present, after the apocalypse, which this season is subtitled. I have a bad feeling that the last episode or two will be dedicated to the events after episode 3 when the flashback started, and will wrap up the season too hastily. We shall see.
      10mikeinaples

      Best ep in years and Ultra Delicious

      My sentiment mirrors callmemaybe757- I was ok not to have Langdon in this ep. Allowed the other characters to shine up to possibly defeat him- who knows; but omg- the fashion at the Bates & Warlock BBQ was divine and they all are such supreme actors- Bates' crazy face in the flames 🔥 was as fabulous as ....everyone is so on their game. No one had a small role!! Myrtle is full of life, Joan May as well be in a bikini on ice skates- she is SO HOT! I want to give every single one their due, as they seriously ALL brought it!
      10callmemaybe757

      First 10/10 apocalypse episode for me.

      It's the best episode so far out of the seven of Apocalypse. There was no useless, unnecessary comedic element, except for Coco's power, but it actually fits in and it was enjoyable. The less, the more. It's the first episode which gets close to previous seasons, when it's come to darkness, depth, thrill, seriousness - but I hope it still developes. Also, we get an answer finally for Myrtle being back alive. Maybe I'm not the biggest Cody Fern fan, so I didn't feel I was missing something with him not appearing in it.
      7sarah-87105

      This was okay

      Probably the weakest episode so far, not bad but definitly not great. Missed micheal, felt weird without him in an episode since it seems like this entire season is about him. NEXT episode looks BADASS tho
      10sscialli

      Excellent pacing

      As Cordelia breaks boundaries the show shines again as more and more of the coven show up. I love the ladies showing their awesome skills. Nice to have more of the witches on. I think we will be really jazzed for the next few episodes as I'm on the edge of my favorite eazy sleazy-chair recliner waiting waiting waiting! Great balance in this episode. See ya all in the funny papers!

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      • Trivia
        The scene Bubbles McGee (Joan Collins) is acting out is a direct satire of a scene from the Tales from the Crypt (1972) segment "And All Through the House" where the character played by Joan Collins also kills her husband, only to be attacked by an escaped mental patient dressed as Santa Claus. The same story line was also used in the "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) TV series episode "And All Through the House" directed by Robert Zemeckis.
      • Goofs
        No matter how magically powerful Coco may be in sensing the calorie content of any food item, it would be impossible to verify her count to the nearest calorie without an exact knowledge of the ingredients, their weights, and cooking processes.
      • Quotes

        Myrtle Snow: [referring to Bubbles] To this day, my mastery of the art of fellatio is unparalleled, thanks to this special teacher here at the table.

      • Connections
        Spoofs Tales from the Crypt (1972)
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        Waltz, Op. 64: No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor
        Written by Frédéric Chopin

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      • Release date
        • October 24, 2018 (United States)
      • Language
        • English
      • Filming locations
        • Sepulveda Dam, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA(Burning at the Stake site)
      • Production companies
        • FX Network
        • Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
        • Ryan Murphy Productions
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        • 45m
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        • Dolby Digital
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        • 16:9 HD

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