American Horror Story: 13 premieres to mixed audience reviews

The 13th season of the horror anthology series ‘American Horror Story: 13’ has premiered on Disney+, featuring a crossover of characters and actors from previous seasons, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Evan Peters. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the season is described as a ‘greatest hits’ collection that connects various storylines from the franchise's history.

Despite the high-profile cast and ambitious concept, the season has received a polarizing or negative reception from viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has recorded low initial approval ratings, with some reports placing it as low as 40% to 41% based on early audience reviews. Critics and viewers on social media have specifically targeted certain scenes, such as a sequence involving a plane, describing the writing as ‘corny’ or ‘weird’.

The season consists of 13 episodes, with a release schedule that includes initial batches of episodes followed by weekly updates. The narrative involves characters like Constance Langdon and Cordelia Goode navigating new mysteries in Manhattan.