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American Horror Story – Coven, Episode 8 The Sacred Taking

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81% Tomatometer 16 Reviews
Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona; a dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs; the rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.
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American Horror Story — Coven, Episode 8

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The polished writing and creative direction turn "The Sacred Taking" into a more-than watchable transitional episode, speckled with touching, human moments.

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Jessica Lange

Fiona Goode

Kathy Bates

Madame Delphine LaLaurie

Sarah Paulson

Cordelia Foxx

Evan Peters

Kyle Spencer

Taissa Farmiga

Zoe Benson

Lily Rabe

Misty Day
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American Horror Story — Coven, Episode 8

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Halle Kiefer Rolling Stone 07/19/2016
Once again, it is the most human moments on American Horror Story: Coven that really get me. Last night that would be the grueling effects of Fiona's terminal cancer and its treatment: vomiting, moaning, writhing in agony. Go to Full Review Rakesh Satyal New York Magazine/Vulture 07/19/2016
5/5
In maybe the most touching scene of the series so far, Fiona and Delia finally bond in the kitchen over their witch hunter/stalker. Go to Full Review Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine 07/12/2016
"The Sacred Taking" finds the show's variables nearly, but not quite, cohering into a grand narrative arc. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/18/2018
We're in it to the end because we love watching these broads have fun, but the storytelling has utterly collapsed this season and we don't find ourselves invested much in the outcome. Go to Full Review Christian Law We Got This Covered 08/10/2016
Things are starting to unravel a little too uncontrollably. Insane moments give this series color, and until now they've been a bit more subdued this season, but the fact that nobody can stay dead for long is starting to wear on the season. Go to Full Review Nick Harley Den of Geek 08/02/2016
2.5/5
The latest installment was not completely devoid of action, but it was noticeably lacking the urgency and pace of the last three episodes. Still, American Horror Story: Coven remains well worth the watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona; a dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs; the rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto, Tim Minear, James Wong, Jennifer Salt
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 4, 2013