Summary
American Horror Storyhas had a fairly consistent release schedule sinceseason 1,Murder House, came out in 2011. But it’s been a long wait since season 12 ended in the spring of 2024, and after wondering when a new season would arrive, fans recently learned thatseason 13 isn’t officially in the works. That’s discouraging news for viewers who enjoythe eerie tropes that the series dives into, from old haunted mansions to strange hotels to a dangerous cult.
However, there’s still a lot of interest in another season ofAmerican Horror Story, and there arecountless plot ideas that the show could use. If season 13 gets made at some point, it should be the end, and it might be time to say goodbye to the Ryan Murphy-created series.
Why American Horror Story Season 13 Should Be The Final One
Fans still want to see more from the frightening series, and viewers need closure on the world that Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk created. However, some feel thatAmerican Horror Storyhas run its course, and some fans preferearlier seasons of the showto more recent ones. It’s hard for some to imagine the series continuing for several more years.
IfAHShad one more season, it would bethe perfect opportunity to bring back past characters, include lots of fun Easter eggs, or do a crossover season. Perhaps favorite cast members Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters could each play a new character but also reprise an older role. It would be fun to see Paulson’s Cordelia Goode from season 3 in the same season as a fresh character, whether she plays a good, likable person or a diabolical villain.Evan Peters’s season 1 villain Tate Langdoncould also pop up again and wreak some havoc.
PerhapsAmerican Horror Storyseason 13 couldgo back to its season 1 roots and use the classic horror setting of a haunted house. Whilesometimes this trope can be dull, including returning characters who are ghosts, demons, or other villains would make it interesting. Featuring returning characters could also make the season a success since fans who didn’t enjoy some of the more recent episodes would want to watch again.
It also feels like the right time to endAmerican Horror Storybecausethe spinoff anthology series,American Horror Stories, is so compelling. Some might argue that the spinoff is even scarier than the original. Althoughthe popular episode “Bestie” has a plot hole, it’s a haunting and meaningful story about popularity, teenagehood, and bullying.Other episodes, like “Backrooms,“attempt to address Internet lore, which is interesting. Perhaps even more than its predecessor,American Horror Storiescombines scary tales with powerful and thought-provoking themes. Since every episode is a self-contained complete arc, it makes sense to keep going. Although there isn’t any news about a newseason ofAmerican Horror Stories, fans hope there will be more.
Ryan Murphy Has Several Intriguing TV Shows In Development
While Ryan Murphy might not be officially working onAmerican Horror Storyseason 13, he’s been very busy for the past few years.Murphy’s many TV showsrange from terrifying tales to more grounded stories about first responders, such as the9-1-1franchise that includes the title show and the spinoff,9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe.
Besides working on9-1-1: Nashville, which will air during ABC’s 2025/2026 broadcast schedule, the showrunner is developing the legal dramaAll’s Fair.American Horror Storyfans will want to check that out asstaple cast member Sarah Paulsonis appearing alongside Kim Kardashian and Niecy Nash, who starred inMurphy’s 2024 seriesGrotesquerie. Paulson is always an impressive talent, whether playing a witch onAHSor a more realistic character. Although he’s known for his work in the horror genre and has brought countless creepy tales to the small screen, Murphy has delved into other genres, and his upcoming projects show that he’s interested in telling several different types of stories.
In May 2025,Deadlinereported thatMurphy is adapting the Brett Easton Ellis bookThe Shardsfor FX. Max Winkler will direct, and Kaia Gerber will star in it. While not a horror novel, the story is a thriller set at a school, and it will be interesting to see Murphy’s take on it.
