Summary
SinceAmerican Horror Storywas renewed for three seasons in January 2020, fans thought that season 13 would be released fairly soon afterDelicatewrapped up in spring 2024. I was disappointed along with several other viewers to find out thatseason 13 hasn’t been officially “ordered,” as Eric Schrier, the President of Disney Television Studios, shared with Deadline back in May. But, since Schrier said that a new season could be made as soon as Murphy was ready and had a fun, creative idea, I held out hope for more scary episodes.
Now, afterRyan Murphy gave fans a new update onAmerican Horror Storyseason 13, I’m feeling better about the future of the creepy anthology series. I still think thatthe next season should be the last one, and I have some ideas about how the show can improve.
Ryan Murphy’s Brief American Horror Story Season 13 Update Makes Me Hopeful (And Here’s How It Can Fix Some Past Issues)
A few days ago,Ryan Murphy posted about his upcoming TV dramaAmerican Love Storyon his social media, and a fan asked aboutAmerican Horror Storyseason 13. According toDeadline, Murphy wrote:
“Sarah Paulson and I are cooking up something cool!”
This is great news as it suggests that the next season is definitely happening, and it alsoconfirms that Sarah Paulson will star in it. While it’s a shame thatJessica Lange won’t appear in the new season, it’s exciting to hear that Paulson, a staple of the anthology series, will be back.
However, no matter how happy I am to hear Murphy talk about working on another season, I have a few reservations. I think thatAmerican Horror Storyseason 13 needs to avoid three common problems that the last few seasons have had. The season should all be released at once as I think fans are growing tired of two-part releases.The season should also follow the same storylinerather than two plotlines. That was the mistake thatDouble Featuremade, and I don’t think it paid off as many viewers liked “Red Tide” more than “Death Valley.”
I also think thatseason 13 needs to be genuinely scary. WhileDelicatehad some creepy moments and an unforgettable cliffhanger, it’s hard to say that it was frightening. Myall-time favorite season wasMurder Houseas it’s a powerful and unsettling examination of the haunted house trope. The ghosts and villains in season 1 creeped me out, and I’d love to see season 13 focus on another haunted mansion or property.
Some Fans Are Okay With The Long Wait For American Horror Story Season 13
While it’s never fun to wait for another season of a beloved TV show,some fans are fine to wait forAmerican Horror Storyseason 13 if they get a solid batch of episodes. In a Reddit thread about the fact that the upcoming season hasn’t started filming and isn’t officially in production,Redditor @kcrrckwrote:
“I am fine with the long wait if it’s something GREAT!”
Redditor @iCantLogOut2 added:
“Here’s hoping the extra time means better plots.”
Redditor @Rhianna83shared their thoughts in another Reddit thread and echoed what many fans have said:Delicatewas disappointing, and hopefully season 13 will be more memorable. The fan wrote:
“If it needs to go theBlack Mirrorroute (it’s released when there’s stories to tell), I’m fine with it. After doing a few of the older season rewatches recently, I’m ok waiting for something great than getting something likeDelicateagain.”
WhileStephen King lovedDelicate’s big cliffhanger, many fans felt the pregnancy storyline had been done before, andwished that season 12 reflected earlier seasons likeCovenorFreak Show. Realistically, the earliest that fans could seeAmerican Horror Storyseason 13 is late 2026 or early 2027, depending on when production starts. I’ll definitely be ready to tune in.
