Alright, it seems American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy may have finally remembered the secret ingredient to his spooky stew: Sarah Paulson. Yes, the unofficial CEO of creepy facial expressions and emotional meltdowns that could win Oscars on their own. For a show that’s been wheezing like a haunted accordion since Cult, this news lands like a double espresso on a Monday morning. After years of storyline spaghetti and location-hopping, AHS might just be getting its groove and its geography back.
Translation: Emergency horror CPR is underway. Paulson has done everything short of marrying a demon on screen. And if anyone can save AHS from its own confusion, it’s her.
Ryan Murphy hints at Sarah Paulson’s AHS comeback?
Let’s call a jump scare a jump scare. Ryan Murphy treats his actors like collectible Pokémon… same ones, new wigs. Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, repeat. And honestly, we’re not mad. Especially not when Paulson’s involved. She’s been haunting Murphy’s sets since Nip/Tuck, which in Hollywood years is probably equivalent to three marriages and a scandal.
And fans haven’t stopped chanting for Paulson like she’s a scream queen. And honestly? Fair. Yes, we said, Sarah Paulson. Again. Because frankly, there’s no such thing as too much Paulson.
She carved her name into the zeitgeist with a performance in AHS: Asylum so searing it felt like watching someone burn through the screen. That role didn’t just boost her career; it catapulted her from character actress to genre royalty. Since then, she’s become a fixture of modern horror, holding court across nine seasons, each more twisted and theatrical than the last.
Now, the drumbeat begins anew. Murphy has whispered hints on Instagram, replying to a fan with:
Sarah Paulson and I are cooking up something cool!
That morsel was enough to send the fandom spiraling into a delicious frenzy. The post in question? A sneak peek at American Love Story, but fans heard what they wanted to hear: Paulson might be stepping back onto the blood-soaked stage.
She added fuel to the fire herself, appearing on Good Morning America like an oracle in sneakers, saying there’s a “big chance I will return” and pledging loyalty with wide-eyed fervor (via Deadline).
It’s my home. It’s where I started. … If I could be reunited with Evan Peters and Ryan Murphy, you can pretty much tell me what time I will be there, and I will be there.”
Her roles over the years are a masterclass in transformation. Paulson hasn’t just played characters; she’s inhabited them, shifting accents, expressions, and emotional registers like a virtuoso flipping sheet music. Who could forget the double-trouble brilliance of Bette and Dot in Freak Show?
Now, fans stand at the edge of anticipation, waiting for Murphy’s next act. The question isn’t whether Paulson will return. It’s how loud the applause will be when she does.
AHS needs Sarah Paulson like ghosts need creaky doors
Sarah Paulson isn’t just good; she’s so good that watching her in Asylum made us rethink our life choices and consider therapy. That 2012 role launched her into horror royalty, and since then, she’s been Ryan Murphy’s Swiss army knife: part nun, part witch, part twin, part tuberculosis gremlin.
She’s racked up five Emmy nominations for her work in AHS. The woman has range. Now, let’s talk about American Horror Story’s recent habit of wandering around like a horror-themed tourist with no GPS. The show’s best seasons (Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel) were anchored to one freaky locale.
Those places weren’t just sets; they were deeply uncomfortable Airbnbs with a personality disorder. Since Roanoke, the series has had commitment issues. Cult, NYC, Delicate; they all flailed through multiple settings like horror was on a budget airline.
Reddit users have pointed out that ever since Murphy ditched the ‘one creepy setting’ formula, the show’s quality has been sliding down like a buttered banister. 1984 was the last to get it right, with Camp Redwood serving actual chills and, surprise, surprise, it was also the best-reviewed season since Coven (per Screen Rant).
If AHS is planning a comeback in 2025 for Season 13, it needs a few things: a centralized spooky location, a plot that doesn’t feel like a Mad Libs game gone rogue, and yes, Sarah Paulson. Bringing her back isn’t just smart; it’s basic survival.
So Ryan Murphy, if you’re reading this, get the actress a script, a centralized haunted house, and a costume that screams ‘unhinged but fashionable’. Give us the Paulson we deserve, not the one who coughs blood in the background.
Because if Paulson’s back, then American Horror Story might finally remember what it’s supposed to be: horrifying, weird, stylishly deranged, and actually good.
American Horror Story is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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