This season is growing so unhinged, lol. But in a good way. I'm really enjoying how far it's come since the early episodes with fake-Matt and fake-Shelby in the house. Seeing that place become an actually-haunted slaughter zone has been extremely entertaining.
I will say that I detest torture scenes and gore. Those elements will keep me from rewatching this season as soon as I might have. Even so, this episode was great just for the pure intensity. It's an all out battle for survival now.
The humor is the other main thing I liked about this episode. Sarah Paulson's hilarious egotistical actress character is giving me my life. Her message to her fans and the remark about what a great scene partner Mr. Hacked-to-Death-by-Pig-Guy was... too good.
I'm completely mystified by the recent complaining in this thread. It seems like every time there's a new AHS season and thing start happening, some posters take it as a cue to grumble about the plot logic or bellyache about how generally terrible the show is.
Coven gives us a cast of totally over-the-top characters chewing scenery and being badass witches, with a plot that's obviously just a pretext to watch them interact, and people complain that the season sucks and makes no sense or whatever. Hotel directly addresses the series' recurring issues by offering great character development and a plot that finally ties up all its loose ends, along with a stylish aesthetic and setting, and people act like it's the same old thing. Roanoke gives us a big juicy twist and turns into a balls-to-the-wall gauntlet of horror, and people can't stop talking about how much it sucks.
There comes a point where persistent whining becomes totally gratuitous. Even masturbatory. We are well past that point now. Why even watch "shit" week after week? Why? Why do this to yourself and then get on GAF and complain about the thing you did? Don't you respect your own time? Wouldn't you rather watch something you like instead?
