We’re in Club Hell

Key Points:

• American Horror Story: 13, co-written by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, premiered its first three episodes to critical disappointment, with many finding the season incoherent and lacking clear direction despite featuring numerous returning characters.
• The season attempts a crossover-style narrative reminiscent of season eight's Apocalypse, resurrecting familiar characters to confront an unspecified existential threat, but the plot remains confusing and underdeveloped.
• Notable returning cast members include Jessica Lange reprising her role as Constance, Sarah Paulson as Cordelia, Emma Roberts, Evan Peters, and others, with fan service heavily emphasized over narrative clarity.
• The storyline involves a mysterious deal with the devil granting characters power, alongside subplots such as Constance caring for a Nosferatu-like figure and the aftermath of a plane crash involving a character named Ben, but these elements lack depth and cohesion.
• Critics suggest that despite strong performances from veteran actors, the season suffers from uninspired writing and self-indulgence, raising questions about Ryan Murphy's continued focus on the horror genre.