American Horror Story: Asylum

[CaptainCrunch]

Excited to see what happens in season 3 and how many of the same actors return in different roles.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Igster

Just finished watching the last episode for season 2. Season 1 was better overall I think. Season 2 showed flashes of brilliance, but I was simply more spooked out during season 1 than season 2. Some of season 2 felt laboured to me.

IMO the whole asylum angle brought with it constant dread while season one was less dark but more edgy. Even though it's mostly the same cast I actually thought the acting in season two was superior to season one as they all raised their game to the point IMO it's one of the best casts of any Cable series. Overall I probably liked season one a little better but props to the writers for trying something completely different and still putting out a good show with the 2nd season. Can't wait to see what they come up with for season three.

[CaptainCrunch]

Don't get me wrong, I really liked season 2, but it was almost like they knew they could make something absolutely terrifying and kind of pulled back.

I felt that they got rid of the possessed nun way too easily, and the doctor way too easily, there was so much more that they could have done with them instead of the alien story line that really went nowhere.

Even Bloody face's boy was really neutered in the end.

It wasn't as wtf jumpy as year one.

I'm looking forward to the cast returning in new roles next year. I do have to say that Jessica Lange is amazing.

[JerzeeGirl]

I never really watched S1 but enjoyed S2 - I was glad to see that the "good" characters like Lana & Kit were shown to have weaknesses and not be perfect. The wrap up of her story was very well done I thought.

As for S3, they've already gone on the record as saying it will be alien-focused which is why they peppered the alien storyline in thru this season - it's the buildup for S3 apparently.

I was completely shocked by what happened to Grace tho....

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by JerzeeGirl

I never really watched S1 but enjoyed S2 - I was glad to see that the "good" characters like Lana & Kit were shown to have weaknesses and not be perfect. The wrap up of her story was very well done I thought.

As for S3, they've already gone on the record as saying it will be alien-focused which is why they peppered the alien storyline in thru this season - it's the buildup for S3 apparently.

I was completely shocked by what happened to Grace tho....

I prefered the ghost theme of season 1 to aliens but I will see how it goes.

[Igster]

Originally Posted by JerzeeGirl

As for S3, they've already gone on the record as saying it will be alien-focused which is why they peppered the alien storyline in thru this season - it's the buildup for S3 apparently.

And I read the exact opposite. They said they were done with aliens completely. Looking for link right now.

Edit: 'American Horror Story' Aliens: Ryan Murphy Promises No Season 3 Appearance

[CaptainCrunch]

Well we've had the house with the ghosts, we've had an insane asylum with corruption, medical experiments, satanic possession and serial killers.

Maybe next year will be a prison with monsters in the basement

Or circus freaks under the stairs

Or a circus staffed by evil soul sucking clowns, that would be the worst.

[CaptainCrunch]

I would totally tune into that.

They'd literally have to coat the camera lens with Vaseline for Jessica Lange though

[JerzeeGirl]

Originally Posted by Igster

And I read the exact opposite. They said they were done with aliens completely. Looking for link right now.

Edit: 'American Horror Story' Aliens: Ryan Murphy Promises No Season 3 Appearance

Hahaha maybe they had so much blowback over the aliens sub-plot they changed their minds....I'm kinda glad they're cutting it tho, wasn't the most interesting thing in my mind for them.

I'd be intrigued if they did something very cult-based...there's a whole psychology thing there they could explore, esp if they followed a storyline along what happened in Waco.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by JerzeeGirl

Hahaha maybe they had so much blowback over the aliens sub-plot they changed their minds....I'm kinda glad they're cutting it tho, wasn't the most interesting thing in my mind for them.

I'd be intrigued if they did something very cult-based...there's a whole psychology thing there they could explore, esp if they followed a storyline along what happened in Waco.

Yeah the aliens subplot was my biggest gripe with Season 2. I was hoping all along that there were no aliens, and it was some sort of dellusion....but no just totally random and unexplained aliens.

As far as Jessica Lange, not what she used to be but I'd still hit it.

Then:



Now:

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by JerzeeGirl

Hahaha maybe they had so much blowback over the aliens sub-plot they changed their minds....I'm kinda glad they're cutting it tho, wasn't the most interesting thing in my mind for them.

I'd be intrigued if they did something very cult-based...there's a whole psychology thing there they could explore, esp if they followed a storyline along what happened in Waco.

How about a Satanic cult, a baby killing satanic cult hidden in the middle of New York City, with special guest star Donald Trump.

In the end they actually succeed in bringing about the end of the world by raising satan himself as portrayed by Pauly Shore

You're all going to hell . . . . buuuuudddddy

[Machiavelli]

I still enjoyed this season, and the acting was great. However, I was significantly more creeped out by the first season. Angel of Death was pretty eerie, though.

[CaptainCrunch]

So anyone watch the Season 3 preview last night?

I thought it was a very strong start. Kathy Bates can play evil like no other.

Was amazed that

Spoiler!

Evan Peters character died right a way, Lily Rabe's character was burned at the stake, but I have no doubt that she'll be back.

The gang rape scene and the hanging and burning scenes were truly well done and horrifying, as was the scene where the slaves Pancreas was ripped out of his body.

Its good to see Jessica Lange is back to being a pure villian.

It was also good to see that they paid attention to technical details as Zoe who's power seems to be the ability to kill people with sex gave the coma victim/rapist a handy before hopping on top for a final ride.

Overall I thought it was a good episode with some really great acting in it.

Jamie Brewer has a expanded role in this.
Gabourney Sidibe did a great job as well.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

So anyone watch the Season 3 preview last night?

I thought it was a very strong start. Kathy Bates can play evil like no other.

Was amazed that

Spoiler!

Evan Peters character died right a way, Lily Rabe's character was burned at the stake, but I have no doubt that she'll be back.

The gang rape scene and the hanging and burning scenes were truly well done and horrifying, as was the scene where the slaves Pancreas was ripped out of his body.

Its good to see Jessica Lange is back to being a pure villian.

It was also good to see that they paid attention to technical details as Zoe who's power seems to be the ability to kill people with sex gave the coma victim/rapist a handy before hopping on top for a final ride.

Overall I thought it was a good episode with some really great acting in it.

Jamie Brewer has a expanded role in this.
Gabourney Sidibe did a great job as well.

I liked last night's episode. Good additions to the regular cast.

Spoiler!

I also was surprised about Rabe and Peter's characters passing but with this show I know fully well that doesn't mean they won't be back. In fact I expect both to return.

Is Bates character a witch or was that poison some sort of drug to have her die and then awake buried alive for eternity?

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I liked last night's episode. Good additions to the regular cast.

Spoiler!

I also was surprised about Rabe and Peter's characters passing but with this show I know fully well that doesn't mean they won't be back. In fact I expect both to return.

Is Bates character a witch or was that poison some sort of drug to have her die and then awake buried alive for eternity?

[spoiler]I don't know if she was a witch as much as she was a sadist who believed in witch rituals. I'm making the assumption that the potion that she drank was like a zombie poison that somehow extended her life. The fact that she was chained and bound and gagged tells me that the intent was eternal punishment.

[Kybosh]

Awesome first episode. I hope it continues with this intensity but keeps the storyline tighter than season 2.

[CofR]

Loved the first episode, seems like a story that I will enjoy more than the one in Season 2.

[To Be Quite Honest]

You certainly don't come out of 150 years of coffin solitary more sane.

Precious and Kathy Bates's Characters will get along great.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by To Be Quite Honest

You certainly don't come out of 150 years of coffin solitary more sane.

Precious and Kathy Bates's Characters will get along great.

I don't think she was sane in the first place. But now she's going to be filled with anger and benevolence, Jessica Lange wants the secret to eternal youth and eternal life. I'm willing to be that Angela Bassetts character is still alive.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Hence "more sane" or improved. However, what is sane?