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American Horror Story – Freak Show, Episode 11 Magical Thinking

Play trailer American Horror Story – Freak Show, Episode 11 Magical Thinking Aired Jan 7, 2015 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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85% Tomatometer 13 Reviews
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood; the twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman; Dell plots Jimmy's escape from police custody.
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American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 11

American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 11

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Neil Patrick Harris is a great guest star, but his turn in "Magical Thinking" adds too hefty a storyline this late in the game.

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Jessica Lange

Elsa Mars

Kathy Bates

Ethel Darling

Sarah Paulson

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Michael Chiklis

Dell Toledo

Angela Bassett

Desiree Dupree

Evan Peters

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American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 11

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Emily L. Stephens AV Club 01/21/2015
C+
American Horror Story: Freak Show doesn't need more plotlines. It needs fewer. Go to Full Review Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 01/21/2015
I'm convinced that this season of American Horror Story only really makes sense if you admit that the latest iteration of Denis O'Hare is Jedi mind tricking everyone. Go to Full Review Lauren McEwen Washington Post 01/20/2015
Delicious new characters are introduced, old scores are settled and the table is set for the final two episodes to be great. Go to Full Review Angela L. Harmon The NitPic 12/16/2019
At least some excitement has been brought back. At least they're having fun with the show. The drudgery of the rest of the season may actually be redeemed. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 01/21/2015
7.8/10
"Magical Thinking" wasn't a bad episode of Freak Show. It was interesting, concise, and had a few big twisted moments... But this really became the Chester show. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 01/21/2015
It will come as no surprise that, with only three episodes left, American Horror Story: Freak Show has found a way to introduce two new characters and insert them into the already crowded playing field that is season 4. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood; the twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman; Dell plots Jimmy's escape from police custody.
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
Jan 7, 2015