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Is American Horror Story (2011) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
American Horror Story (2011) has a TMDB audience score of 8.1/10 from 6,269 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a drama and mystery show rated TV-MA, 13 seasons, 145 episodes. In the US it is on Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, FXNow with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
Tagline: The nightmare of your dreams.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.1/10 (6,269 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Length | 13 seasons, 145 episodes |
| Release | 2011-10-05 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-22 |
| Themes TMDB tags | hotel, nun, based on novel or book, asylum, presidential election, halloween |
| People | Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Starring Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, FXNow |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 6,269 voters landed at 8.1/10
- You like to settle into a series: 13 seasons, 145 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, Disney+)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated TV-MA
If you like it, try
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022), TMDB 7.4/10
- American Horror Stories (2021), TMDB 7.7/10
- The Terror (2018), TMDB 7.4/10
- Motherland: Fort Salem (2020), TMDB 7.9/10
Questions
Is American Horror Story worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 6,269 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch American Horror Story?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, FXNow with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is American Horror Story?
13 seasons, 145 episodes.
What is American Horror Story rated?
It carries a TV-MA rating in the US.
Who is in American Horror Story?
Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.