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Apocalypse – American Horror Story

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Sep 2018

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After the nuclear apocalypse, the world's chosen elite survive in secure outposts created by the mysterious Cooperative; underneath the surface of humanity's salvation lies a battlefield for the final conflict between good and evil.

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Critics Consensus

Ryan Murphy and his murderers' row of witchy performers literally save the world -- and franchise -- in Apocalypse, the series most ambitious crossover swing yet.

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

Feb 28, 2019

One giant celebration of the series, one moment after the next giving me chills.

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Kristen Baldwin

Entertainment Weekly

Nov 19, 2018

B+

Even if the primary pleasures of Apocalypse turn out to be based in pure nostalgia, I'm okay with that - weirdly enough, I really missed loving this show.

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Darren Franich

Entertainment Weekly

Nov 19, 2018

This season's journey to old haunts mainly reminds me of long-ago higher heights.

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Taylor Baker

Drink in the Movies

Aug 28, 2021

65/100

Episode 9: Phantasmagoria

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Fausto Ponce

Alta Fidelidad Magazine

Apr 27, 2021

Besides a satisfying resolution, part of the allure of this season lies in its connection to the prior series. [Full review in Spanish]

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Amy West

SciFiNow

Nov 29, 2018

2/5

It's clear that AHS is running out of creative steam, having used up all of its twisted imagination

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Paula R

@RT17248020 Oct 16, 2026

I will agree to what another bro was saying "I can honestly say that no TV show in history had me as excited as the lead-up, promo and announcements for Apocalypse did. This was the "Wicked" of the TV world for me. Firstly, just the premise of an Apocalypse season alone was really a great direction (..)", until the arrival of Langdon and the few first episodes with Langdon I really enjoyed, but from that on we were not able anymore to stick to the intriguing premise, later, it was just a Murder House and Coven reboot.

Seth S

@sethsmovies Oct 6, 2026

Apocalypse… I can honestly say that no tv show in history had me as excited as the lead up and promo and announcements for apocalypse did. This was the “Wicked” of the TV world for me. Firstly just the premise of an Apocalypse season alone was really a great direction, then it was gonna be a Murder House and Coven reboot. Then Jessica Lange returning with Farminga and Paulson??? Everything added up to this feeling like we’re being promised the greatest season in television history of any show ever. What a flop. I don’t even have words cruel enough to describe the disappointment. If I ever make it big and meet Ryan and Brad at some award show I’ll let em have a piece of my mind about this season specifically. I’ll call em out on stage for being big let downs. This season ferried the end of my AHS fandom days. I’ve never watched a full season again after this. I can basically smell a first episode and tell the season is gonna suck now. Can’t believe they even still have careers anymore.

Grace H

@RT28664853 Sep 13, 2026

Super intriguing. Typical AHS, expect dark, deep and loaded with Easter eggs. Only thing I wish was the ending wasn’t so abrupt

Gabriela O

@RT23466324 Jun 14, 2026

This season is very addictive and the fact of the Antichrist is really evolving. Without mentioning that the comeback of the coven girls made it even better.

Joe L

@Hoagie1013 Apr 9, 2026

Huge comeback to the series. Probably the best season.

Roger Wayne A

@Rogeradams6oh6 Dec 29, 2025

A slow start but I absolutely fan girled when the witches showed up. Love how they were a huge part of the plot.

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Episode 1

Aired Sep 12, 2018

The End

In the wake of the nuclear apocalypse, a select group survives in a sealed bunker; as tensions rise, the occupants question whether the real hell is outside or locked in with them.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 19, 2018

The Morning After

A new occupant arrives at the Outpost with alarming news, causing a domino effect of lust, betrayal and self-destruction.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 26, 2018

Forbidden Fruit

As Ms. Mead grapples with her identity, Michael reveals more of his; Coco's ex rears his ugly head; Venable crafts a plan to give the residents of Outpost 3 one magical night.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 3, 2018

Could It Be ... Satan?

Three years before the bombs drop, Outpost Three houses the Hawthorne School for Exceptional Young Men; its inhabitants, warlocks living in the shadow of Cordelia Goode's coven, place their hopes on new, troubled apprentice Michael Langdon.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 10, 2018

Boy Wonder

Beset by visions of a terrifying future, Cordelia lets Michael attempt the Seven Wonders; a wealthy new student joins the coven; John Henry's suspicions are short lived; Michael's test brings back a familiar face along with a chorus of warnings.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 17, 2018

Return to Murder House

Behold and Madison are sent on a mission to Murder House to uncover the truth about Michael Langdon's past; although revelations about their next Supreme paint a bleak picture, there may be room to set some things right.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 24, 2018

Traitor

The witches recruit a clairvoyant friend to expose deceivers in their midst; Cordelia looks to make a deal with another sort of devil; a test of Mallory's powers reveals more about the Supreme-elect; covens unite to send Michael a fiery message.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 31, 2018

Sojourn

After the deaths of his most trusted advisers, Michael goes on a vision quest to find his place in the world; a group of followers devoted to his unholy father points him toward his destiny.

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Episode 9

Aired Nov 7, 2018

Fire and Reign

Lamenting the state of society, Mutt and Jeff set their sights on a "brighter" future; an emboldened Michael plunges the Coven into their darkest hour, forcing them to gamble their hopes on the abilities of one witch.

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Episode 10

Aired Nov 14, 2018

Apocalypse Then

Cordelia and Myrtle prepare for the End Times; the witches make a desperate last stand at Outpost Three in the final showdown against the Antichrist.

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