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American Horror Story – Freak Show, Episode 3 Edward Mordrake

Play trailer American Horror Story – Freak Show, Episode 3 Edward Mordrake Aired Oct 22, 2014 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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75% Tomatometer 12 Reviews
The freaks refuse to perform on Halloween due to an old carny superstition; Jimmy is smitten by a woman claiming to be a fortuneteller; Ethel receives life-changing news.
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American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 3

American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 3

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Though stagnant at times, "Edward Mordrake, Pt. 1" gets into the Halloween spirit introducing new characters including the first supernatural element of the season.

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Elsa Mars

Kathy Bates

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American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 3

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Scott Neumyer Wall Street Journal 01/21/2015
As opposed to last week, the new characters ushered in during "Edward Mordrake (Part 1)" are more well-rounded and generally more interesting, which makes for a fun episode. Go to Full Review Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 01/21/2015
It's Halloween in Florida, which means clowns and clowns and clowns. It's also that very special time of year when people who've lived rough lives somehow discover a new low. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 01/21/2015
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"Edward Mordrake, Part 1" is a pivotal episode for Freak Show, because it marks the first supernatural intrusions of the season. Go to Full Review Angela L. Harmon The NitPic 12/16/2019
The (usually two-part) Halloween episodes serve as a launching pad for the rest of the season... Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/08/2018
This season can rightly be characterized as "Creepy Glee," what with all the musical numbers. Go to Full Review Lacy Baugher Baltimore Sun 01/21/2015
American Horror Story gets into the spooky spirit this week with the start of its annual Halloween two-parter. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The freaks refuse to perform on Halloween due to an old carny superstition; Jimmy is smitten by a woman claiming to be a fortuneteller; Ethel receives life-changing news.
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto, Tim Minear, Jennifer Salt, James Wong, Bradley Buecker
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 22, 2014