A review of the season opener
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If this season can continue to build upon what’s set up in the first episode without deviating too far into absurd subplots, Freak Show could easily stand as Horror Story’s strongest effort yet. It’s extremely exciting to see actors who were underused or oddly cast last year get some electrifying turns this year – as the charming and tortured Jimmy Darling, champion of his band of freaks, Evan Peters is phenomenal. It’s not surprising, mind you, because his work in both Murder House and Asylum was superb
When American Horror Story returns on Wednesday there will likely be a divide among the audience: some fans call Coven their favorite season. Like I said, anthology series’ lend themselves to each season garnering a different response from different viewers. What Freak Show does so well, as Horror Story has in the past, is take the best bits of each of its previous incarnations and blend them together. Even more impressive: it stands totally on its own merits. The premiere episode is not as dark as Asylum, as sexy as Murder House or as funny as Coven – it’s entirely its own beast and in the best way possible. The atmosphere created in the first episode is one that won't soon be forgotten by audiences: breathtaking sets, haunting music, dynamic characters and a whole lot of horror.
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