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      American Horror Story – Freak Show, Episode 1

      Monsters Among Us

      Aired Oct 8, 2014 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller
      92% Tomatometer 12 Reviews One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television; police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 09 Buy Now

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      American Horror Story — Freak Show, Episode 1

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      In the season opener, Freak Show sets the template for a compelling character-driven narrative with thoughtful pacing and creepy scares.

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      Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly Freak Show threw several balls into the air in its first hour-the nice girl from the Zodiac scene is being held captive by the clown, alongside a little boy; we haven't even gotten to Angela Bassett and Michael Chiklis yet. Jan 21, 2015 Full Review Erik Adams AV Club "Monsters Among Us" goes the unexpected route: It's a season opener with a sense of patience. There's still plenty carnage to be had, but that comes in between scenes that establish characters and explore relationships. Rated: B+ Jan 21, 2015 Full Review Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine It's clear that creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have returned ready to play. Jan 20, 2015 Full Review Angela L. Harmon The NitPic We got off to an alright start with this premiere. It lacked the excitement of premieres past, but I'm thinking that this season may crescendo rather than fizzle out... Dec 16, 2019 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo The art direction here is the best it's ever been and absolutely should win an Emmy. Jun 8, 2018 Full Review Lacy Baugher Baltimore Sun Freak Show already seems like a much more deliberate season than its predecessors. Jan 21, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

      Episode Info

      Synopsis One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television; police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse.
      Executive Producer
      Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto, Tim Minear, Jennifer Salt, James Wong, Bradley Buecker
      Network
      FX
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Oct 8, 2014