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American Horror Story – Cult, Episode 5 Holes

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86% Tomatometer 14 Reviews
Beverly's journalistic integrity is called into question; Kai plans to broadcast a gruesome murder committed by the cult; Ally's phobias reach a new low.
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American Horror Story — Cult, Episode 5

American Horror Story — Cult, Episode 5

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Critics Consensus

Twists and turns make for an engaging enough watch, but if Cult doesn't start answering some questions it may wind up with one too many "Holes" to reconcile.

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Cast & Crew

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Ryan Murphy

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Brad Falchuk

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Sarah Paulson

Ally Mayfair-Richards

Alison Pill

Ivy Mayfair-Richards

Evan Peters

Kai Anderson

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Brian Moylan New York Magazine/Vulture 10/04/2017
4/5
This season has really set up its twists and reveals in a much better and more logical way than the seasons past. It's slowly laid the groundwork for all of this to happen, and it's a much tighter, more controlled, and enjoyable show because of it. Go to Full Review Molly Horan AV Club 10/04/2017
B-
In an episode full of more shocking reveals than the first four episodes of the season have had combined, a lot more questions were raised than answered. Go to Full Review Kat Rosenfield Entertainment Weekly 10/04/2017
B+
American Horror Story digs in a little to the phenomenon of trypophobia, a.k.a. the fear of clustered holes or bumps, while also connecting some very important dots. Go to Full Review Alyse Wax Syfy Wire 08/22/2018
We finally get some insight on the cult, and more importantly, on Kai. Go to Full Review Mark Trammell TV Equals 10/05/2017
The good definitely outweighs the bad, overall. Go to Full Review Sesali Bowen Refinery29 10/04/2017
In the most recent episode, we finally get some backstory on Kai Anderson (Evan Peters) and it all makes sense now. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Beverly's journalistic integrity is called into question; Kai plans to broadcast a gruesome murder committed by the cult; Ally's phobias reach a new low.
Director
Maggie Kiley
Creator
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Screenwriter
Crystal Liu
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2017