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American Horror Story – Roanoke, Episode 2 Chapter 2

Play trailer American Horror Story – Roanoke, Episode 2 Chapter 2 Aired Sep 21, 2016 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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64% Tomatometer 14 Reviews
Matt's sister, Lee, brings her young daughter Flora to visit the house; Matt and Shelby discover a root cellar that may contain answers to the mysteries of the house.
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American Horror Story — Roanoke, Episode 2

American Horror Story — Roanoke, Episode 2

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The tried and true premise that emerges in "Chapter 2" is undermined by superficial exposition that damages its credibility -- even in the context of American Horror Story.

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Cast & Crew

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Kathy Bates

Agnes Mary Winstead

Sarah Paulson

Audrey Tindall

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Dominic Banks

Lily Rabe

Shelby Miller

André Holland

Matt Miller

Denis O'Hare

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American Horror Story — Roanoke, Episode 2

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Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 09/23/2016
American Horror Story is playing its cards very close to its chest - and it's hard not to feel like there's a trick hiding up its sleeve. Go to Full Review Drew Grant Observer 09/23/2016
Time to go vomit. Can't wait till next week, guys! Go to Full Review Jeff Stone IndieWire 09/22/2016
C
At least in the premiere, the characters were often separated and secretive with each other, both in the re-enactments and in "reality," but in 'Chapter 2' the talking heads are painfully perfunctory. Go to Full Review Brian Acunis The Young Folks 09/23/2016
7/10
The standout performance in this episode came from Angela Bassett's Lee. Go to Full Review Sam Ashurst Digital Spy 09/22/2016
Murphy's spent over half a decade paying tribute to horror classics, it appears that he's finally got around to homaging his own show. Go to Full Review Mark Trammell TV Equals 09/22/2016
This was another decent enough episode, albeit with some dubious moves made by all concerned. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Matt's sister, Lee, brings her young daughter Flora to visit the house; Matt and Shelby discover a root cellar that may contain answers to the mysteries of the house.
Director
Michael Goi
Screenwriter
Tim Minear
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2016