American Horror Story, the anthology created by Ryan Murphy, has been around for 12 years. Despite series ups and downs, it’s still one of the most exciting shows for horror fans. It offers a deep dive into the world of spooky stories, including scary asylums, terrifying cults, haunted hotels and disturbing freak shows.
Here you will find all the essential news about American Horror Story season 12. We also have a similar article for the Fraiser reboot series .
American Horror Story season 12 release date
American Horror Story: Delicate will be split into two parts, each containing five episodes.
In the US, episode 1 will debut on 20 September 2023 at 10pm ET/PT on FX. The next four episodes will air weekly at the same time. Currently, there is no information about the part 2 release date.
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American Horror Story season 12 plot
In April 2023, Ryan Murphy announced surprising news. As it turned out, for the first time, AHS won’t tell an original story but will draw its plot from a novel. The creators decided to tackle Danielle Valentine’s book, Delicate Condition, which hit bookstores in August 2023. Therefore, the official title of season 12 is American Horror Story: Delicate.
As the novel’s description goes:
Anna Alcott is desperate to have a family. But as she tries to balance her increasingly public life as an indie actress with a grueling IVF journey, she starts to suspect that someone is going to great lengths to make sure that never happens. Crucial medicines are lost. Appointments get swapped without her knowledge. Cryptic warnings have her jumping at shadows (…) Then her doctor tells her she’s had a miscarriage – except Anna’s convinced she’s still pregnant despite everything the grave-faced men around her claim (…) As her symptoms and sense of danger grow ever more horrifying, Anna can’t help but wonder what exactly she’s carrying inside of her…
It seems that the central themes of season 12 are pregnancy and motherhood. If you doubt that these can be horror-worthy subjects, watch Rosemary’s Baby, which undoubtedly was Valentines’ significant inspiration.
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How to watch American Horror Story season 12 in the US
You can either watch the series on FX if you have cable, or watch it via Hulu through streaming . Accounts start from $7.99 per month for ad-supported viewing, and $14.99 per month for ad-free streaming.
How to watch American Horror Story season 12 in the UK
It is unknown when season 12 of American Horror Story will drop in the UK. The previous 11 seasons are available on Disney+, and AHS: Delicate will likely arrive on this platform. However, we must wait for official information regarding this matter.
A subscription to Disney+ in the UK costs £7.99 per month (£79.90 per year).
American Horror Story season 12 trailer
Here’s the first teaser of American Horror Story: Delicate.
Another teaser will provide you with a better look at the spider women.
Here’s the final trailer for the series:
American Horror Story season 12 cast
The upcoming season will feature both veterans of the show and new (and surprising) faces. Here are the main characters in the series:
- Emma Roberts – Anna Victoria Alcott, an A-list actress craving motherhood and tormented by mysterious forces
- Kim Kardashian – Siobhan Walsh, Anna’s best friend
- Cara Delevingne – Meg, a nurse employed in a clinic where Anna attends and a possible member of a cult
- Matt Czuchry – Dexter Harding, Anna’s husband
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez – Talia Donovan
- Julie White – Io Preecher, a mysterious woman seems to stalk Anna
The following cast members are also confirmed to appear:
- Annabelle Dexter-Jones
- Odessa A’zion
- Billie Lourd
- Debra Monk
- Zachary Quinto
- Denis O’Hare.
Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, who have been associated with the show for years, won’t return in American Horror Story season 12.
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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