American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers)

Starbreaker · October 18 2012, 03:23 AM

American Horror Story - FX

American Horror Story: Asylum started tonight. I haven't watched any promos or read any info on it since it was announced that it was going to take in the past and feature Jessica Lange again.

I'm thinking this is going to have pretty strong ratings. Probably not Walking Dead ratings, but I think it will do well.

Icemizer · October 18 2012, 04:12 AM

I watched and really have no idea whats going on. Much better pacing than most of last years shows. Crank up the weird factor to 11.

Starbreaker · October 18 2012, 04:25 AM

Yeah, I was kind of confused. Felt like they crammed way too much into the first episode. It probably needs a rewatch from me.

marillion · October 18 2012, 05:04 AM

Loving it, so far... Not shocking "BAM IN YOUR FACE", but sufficiently creepy... Jessica Lange is brilliant... James Cromwell is pefectly cast as well.

kolibri · October 18 2012, 08:22 AM

I just watched it. Loved it. Definitely made a better impression than season one's first episode.

I hope Clea DuVall shows up more.

And Sister Mary Eunice is adorable.

Guy Gardener · October 18 2012, 09:54 AM

Just this second I am thinking... Where the fuck was Spock?

That sexy little bastard has top billing, so unless he's the beastly animal hiding in the shadow and i was looking away from my monitor when a glint of light briefly illuminated his ultra famous face... No... He's playing a Doctor?

But yes, muuuuuuuuuch better.

Gryffindorian · October 18 2012, 05:36 PM

I've read some positive reviews and previews about the season, and last night's episode proved to be an awesome start. Lots of familiar faces (including secondary characters played by Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Kate Mara) and some refreshing new ones like James Cromwell and Joseph Fiennes. That Evan Peters got fit(ter)!!!

He wasn't like that during the first season. I can't wait until the next episode.

Rhaven · October 18 2012, 06:20 PM

I DVR'd it, I'll watch it tonight.

Ryan8bit · October 18 2012, 07:05 PM

Icemizer wrote:

I watched and really have no idea whats going on. Much better pacing than most of last years shows. Crank up the weird factor to 11.

Same. But I remember the first episode of the first season was like that too, and then a few episodes in it was easier to grasp. Right now I'll just say it was entertaining, but confusing.

Worf2DS9 · October 18 2012, 07:40 PM

Gryff O'Lantern wrote:

(including secondary characters played by Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Kate Mara)

Where was Kate Mara? I don't recall seeing her and didn't think she was one of the returnees from season 1.

Really liked the first episode and look forward to watching next week.

Gryffindorian · October 18 2012, 07:54 PM

^ Wasn't she the lesbian wife of Sara Paulson's character?

AvBaur · October 18 2012, 07:57 PM

Gryff O'Lantern wrote:

^ Wasn't she the lesbian wife of Sara Paulson's character?

Nope, that's Clea DuVall. Kate Mara wasn't in this episode.

Gryffindorian · October 18 2012, 09:30 PM

^ Thanks. She looked sorta familiar to me. I must've seen her in another film/show.

1001001 · October 18 2012, 11:05 PM

I said it last season, and I'll say it again:

This show is messed up!

I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out, including how it's tied to the modern day couple.

137th Gebirg · October 19 2012, 06:12 PM

So...hints of alien abduction now...a very interesting an unexpected twist. Did he hallucinate this or was it real? Perhaps the residual trauma of the abduction and subsequent "examination" is the root of perceived earth-bound supernatural activity for people who experience them. Perhaps there is an implied correlation between abduction stories and paranormal activity.

Never saw that one coming. I am intrigued...

October 18 2012, 03:23 AM	#1
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) American Horror Story - FX American Horror Story: Asylum started tonight. I haven't watched any promos or read any info on it since it was announced that it was going to take in the past and feature Jessica Lange again. I'm thinking this is going to have pretty strong ratings. Probably not Walking Dead ratings, but I think it will do well.

October 18 2012, 04:12 AM	#2
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) I watched and really have no idea whats going on. Much better pacing than most of last years shows. Crank up the weird factor to 11.

October 18 2012, 04:25 AM	#3
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) Yeah, I was kind of confused. Felt like they crammed way too much into the first episode. It probably needs a rewatch from me.

October 18 2012, 05:04 AM	#4
marillion Vice Admiral Location: Hangin' with Smokey Bear	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) Loving it, so far... Not shocking "BAM IN YOUR FACE", but sufficiently creepy... Jessica Lange is brilliant... James Cromwell is pefectly cast as well. __________________ Find a new way of life - www.marillion.com

October 18 2012, 08:22 AM	#5
kolibri Lieutenant Commander	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) I just watched it. Loved it. Definitely made a better impression than season one's first episode. I hope Clea DuVall shows up more. And Sister Mary Eunice is adorable.

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October 18 2012, 09:54 AM	#6
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) Just this second I am thinking... Where the fuck was Spock? That sexy little bastard has top billing, so unless he's the beastly animal hiding in the shadow and i was looking away from my monitor when a glint of light briefly illuminated his ultra famous face... No... He's playing a Doctor? But yes, muuuuuuuuuch better. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

October 18 2012, 05:36 PM	#7
Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Location: Hogwarts	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) I've read some positive reviews and previews about the season, and last night's episode proved to be an awesome start. Lots of familiar faces (including secondary characters played by Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Kate Mara) and some refreshing new ones like James Cromwell and Joseph Fiennes. That Evan Peters got fit(ter)!!! He wasn't like that during the first season. I can't wait until the next episode. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." --Bilbo Baggins, LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring

October 18 2012, 06:20 PM	#8
Rhaven Commander Location: Rhaven in Boston	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) I DVR'd it, I'll watch it tonight. __________________ I'm not a geek, I'm an aficionado.

October 18 2012, 07:54 PM	#11
Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Location: Hogwarts	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) ^ Wasn't she the lesbian wife of Sara Paulson's character? __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." --Bilbo Baggins, LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring

October 18 2012, 09:30 PM	#13
Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Location: Hogwarts	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) ^ Thanks. She looked sorta familiar to me. I must've seen her in another film/show. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." --Bilbo Baggins, LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring

October 18 2012, 11:05 PM	#14
1001001 Putting the F-U Back in FUN! Location: People's Gaypublic of Drugafornia	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) I said it last season, and I'll say it again: This show is messed up! I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out, including how it's tied to the modern day couple. __________________ “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States...The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'.” - Isaac Asimov

October 19 2012, 06:12 PM	#15
137th Gebirg Rear Admiral Location: Who is John Galt?	Re: American Horror Story: Asylum (Spoilers) So...hints of alien abduction now...a very interesting an unexpected twist. Did he hallucinate this or was it real? Perhaps the residual trauma of the abduction and subsequent "examination" is the root of perceived earth-bound supernatural activity for people who experience them. Perhaps there is an implied correlation between abduction stories and paranormal activity. Never saw that one coming. I am intrigued... __________________ Gebirgswick - Ind, Tra, Sec & Env.