The one genuinely scary thing Freak Show had going for it this year was Twisty. The demented clown was positively terrifying, and he was the season highlight by far. 



Killing him off so soon into the season feels like a ridiculously dumb move, as American Horror Story is a show that flourishes when there's an antagonist supplying the proceedings with a sense of urgency and terror. It doesn't help that Twisty's backstory didn't end up being particularly enthralling, so I'm hoping Dandy taking over as the season's baddie will restore some luster.


I want to say Edward Mordrake ended up being a captivating character, but he was mostly utilised as a narrative device so our characters could divulge a whole lot of exposition and backstory.

On the bright side, I was fascinated by Elsa's disturbing history of sex and perversion. Furthermore, having her lose her legs in a vicious snuff film added a good dose of tragedy and unsettling undertones to the mix. Did anyone feel like the infamous Watchers could be making a return appearance some time this season?