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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Coven |OT| When witches don't fight, we burn....

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TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
Is Madam Lalaurie a witch? I couldn't tell by the end of the episode.

Yes and no. No, not technically. She's more a "voodoo" like Angela Basset. But that's technically under the "magic"/witch branch yes.

No, she is cursed by the voodoo queen.

You're forgetting the youth rituals she did/attempted.
 
Are you talking about the scene with Emma Roberts? I admit I felt really uncomfortable too. I am glad she got her revenge though, I hope they all die.

But I hope Kyle lives T_T

In the hospital though wasn't it just
the main guy who drugged her and some other black guy from the group, did she kill them both or just the main guy who drugged her

Really thought this was a great way to start off the series. Anyone got a screen grab of next weeks promo with Lagne wearing the witch hat?
 

TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
I think it's heavily implied Kyle's dead. They had his photo at that sonority house. Plus he was on the ground when the bus flipped, that would've thrown him on the roof and possibly through one of the windows when it turned.
 

Bladenic

Member
I think it's heavily implied Kyle's dead. They had his photo at that sonority house. Plus he was on the ground when the bus flipped, that would've thrown him on the roof and possibly through one of the windows when it turned.

Did you not see the preview of the season?
 

TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
Did you not see the preview of the season?

No I did not. Though that second episode preview shows them bringing him back to life, which doesn't nullify my point: Fact is, he's dead dead. Magic bringing him back to life isn't going to change that status. :p
 

Fantastical

Death Prophet
I have to admit it was pretty cool seeing Peters and what's-her-name together again. It would be amazing if Connie Britton had some random ass cameo.
 

TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
I have to admit it was pretty cool seeing Peters and what's-her-name together again. It would be amazing if Connie Britton had some random ass cameo.

"I fucked your step-mom."

Anyway this season is already off to a good start. So it seems Ryan Murphy aping other stories is the kick in the ass this series needs. :)
 
No I did not. Though that second episode preview shows them bringing him back to life, which doesn't nullify my point: Fact is, he's dead dead. Magic bringing him back to life isn't going to change that status. :p

Ah i missed that part as I caught the preview mid way. So I'm guessing that it's implied that Zoe left the other guy in the hospital alive?
 
Yes and no. No, not technically. She's more a "voodoo" like Angela Basset. But that's technically under the "magic"/witch branch yes.



You're forgetting the youth rituals she did/attempted.

And you're forgetting the vial of liquid Madame M.L. told her to drink. I highly suspect she has no power at all.

I don't know what the show will do but Vodun users have official titles depending on who they worship and what they do.

The Louisianan Vodun users who happened to be female were termed... Queen.
 
I'd just like to say that Evan Peters' attempt at a Lower 9th Ward accent was....

....inadequate.

Somewhat low-key for a first episode (well, by AHS standards), but it looks like things will get crazy quickly.
 
I never watched Asylum, but I figured why not. I liked this episode a lot.. show has a cool premise.

She probably has the worst power that I've ever seen. You have to fuck a dude just to kill him?

:lol

I really hope she can do more than that. I was dying when I thought she was gonna handjob him to death.
 

ivysaur12

Banned
What the fuck is up with the camera darkening to a circle around the characters in the teaser? Was it supposed to be copying old-style silent serials ala Irma Vamp?

Also, jesus christ, this camera. Just keep it fucking still for a second.
 

botty

Banned
What the fuck is up with the camera darkening to a circle around the characters in the teaser? Was it supposed to be copying old-style silent serials ala Irma Vamp?

Also, jesus christ, this camera. Just keep it fucking still for a second.

Are you really complaining about the teasers when the show has already aired?
 
I loved Asylum. But this episode alone has trumped the entirety of it already. So many great moments it's hard to single out just one. I already want to rewatch it.
 

royalan

Member
Just watched it a second time. This really is my favorite show of the Fall so far.

I can't wait until we see more of that eccentric witch from the beginning of the episode. I feel like she's gonna be a lot of fun.

Speaking of...Nem-sis, where are the gifs?
 

Nemesis_

Member
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No, because it's called a teaser.

I'm glad a "teaser" has the ability to bother somebody so much, then.

Speaking of...Nem-sis, where are the gifs?

They're coming! Within the hour, hopefully. I've basically got to rewatch the episode since my heart was palpitating throughout the entire first viewing.

Myrtle does look iconic though, I agree. She's going to be facing down with Jessica Lange quite a lot - apparently they're strong rivals and they have a history. She's kind of like the Minister of Magic if that makes sense.

I can't fucking wait.
 

ivysaur12

Banned
I'm glad a "teaser" has the ability to bother somebody so much, then.

1) I was commenting on something bizarre in the Teaser. Don't jump to conclusions or put words in my mouth. I'm quite enjoying it so far. Come on. Jesus christ.

2) Yes, it's called a Teaser. Don't really need to see why you had to jump in on a misunderstanding of words.

3) ???????? What's your problem?
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
Interesting start to the season. Taissa was okay, but I fear that she lacks the range needed for a lead actress. She seemed very one note to me, but I guess we'll see what happens.

Other thoughts:

Opening credits are sick! WTF is up with that winged skeleton goat thing btw?

Frances Conroy looks fucking amazing!! omgomg

Lange was Lange, though, so far, this might just be her weakest character/performance out of the three seasons.

Making one of the characters a human voodoo doll is a genius move. Very inventive and not at all boring like telekinesis and telepathy. Can't wait to see what they do with it.

I didn't think it was scary at all - in fact, it was probably the least creepy episode of the series to date. It was definitely more gruesome than scary. Also, much much campier.
:D

Angela Bassett has great presence. I'm really excited to see how her rivalry with Kathy Bates plays out.

I'll add that to the OP too. Sorry.

S'okay sis.

Also, jesus christ, this camera. Just keep it fucking still for a second.

With two seasons of headache inducing camerawork firmly under my belt, I'm pleased to say that I think I've finally built up a tolerance to that sort of shit, as I wasn't bothered by it at all in the premiere.
 
This episode was iconic and now I need to see the rest of AHS but I will probably wait till this season ends

Each season is a self contained story, so it doesn't really matter what order you watch them in. You can easily watch a season between now and next week's new episode :p
 

Dr. Malik

FlatAss_
Each season is a self contained story, so it doesn't really matter what order you watch them in. You can easily watch a season between now and next week's new episode :p

Oh I know that is why I tuned in tonight otherwise I wouldn't have given this show a chance without watching the first 2 seasons.
 
I completely missed the 2nd season and it's still not up on netflix. (T__T) But, as stated in the OP, since each season's self-contained I started the 3rd one.

Loved the new episode. I forgot how stylishly this show's shot.
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
Also, just out of curiosity, is there a reason why a lot of POP GAFfers are just now picking up the show or is it a coincidence? Is some pop diva guest starring in this season or something? :]
 

botty

Banned
1) I was commenting on something bizarre in the Teaser. Don't jump to conclusions or put words in my mouth. I'm quite enjoying it so far. Come on. Jesus christ.

2) Yes, it's called a Teaser. Don't really need to see why you had to jump in on a misunderstanding of words.

3) ???????? What's your problem?

Calm down, man...
 

Nemesis_

Member
Fun show, will tune in next week.

What's the name of the girl w/ Downs? She was fantastic.

Her name is Jamie Brewer, and her character is Nan. It's all in the OP. ;D

Also, just out of curiosity, is there a reason why a lot of POP GAFfers are just now picking up the show or is it a coincidence? Is some pop diva guest starring in this season or something? :]

This season is the one I suspected most PopGAF people would join in on - it's focused on women, it's very diva and camp and such.

Most of us watched this originally, but I guess I (and a few others) have been pushing people to watch it because I really, really love it as you can probably tell by both my Coven and Asylum OT.

I never thought I'd see the day where Royalan would be watching it though :p
 

ivysaur12

Banned
Also, just out of curiosity, is there a reason why a lot of POP GAFfers are just now picking up the show or is it a coincidence? Is some pop diva guest starring in this season or something? :]

It seems like it's a nature of the show. It's a celebration of the Diva, especially this season. I mean, jesus christ, the head witch is called a Supreme.

Calm down, man...

Don't do that. That's like, my biggest pet peeve next to hyperbole.
 

Tokubetsu

Member
Also, just out of curiosity, is there a reason why a lot of POP GAFfers are just now picking up the show or is it a coincidence? Is some pop diva guest starring in this season or something? :]

They follow trends, only a few of them are early adopters.
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Nemesis_

Member
I know this might shock you all but PopGAF are actually normal people who watch all kinds of television shows too :/
 

Wozzly

special needs, sexual needs
I really hope she can do more than that. I was dying when I thought she was gonna handjob him to death.

I was thinking the same thing! lol

Only watched season one but I'm liking this season. I really dig the voodoo stuff can't wait till next week.
 

Tokubetsu

Member
So, uh, consensus on whether Murder House or Asylum is better for someone who can only watch one at the moment? Leaning towards Asylum...

Everyone hated season two for whatever reason (it's batshit crazy instead of slowly creeping up to the crazy/horror) but I loved both. If I absolutely had to pick one though, s1 might edge it out a bit.
 
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