9. Roanoke. Season six, titled American Horror Story: Roanoke, started out strong, promising a Southern gothic version of Murder House . However, the season then took a meta turn by taking the From the swanky digs of a haunted hotel to the tortuous backroom dealings of an insane asylum, the series has run the gamut. Season 8 was no different — it explored the aftermath of a global apocalypse while also revisiting two earlier seasons, much to the fans' delight. That nostalgic journey was a fun direction for the eighth iteration The sixth season, American Horror Story: Roanoke, gave the world Tomasyn White, aka The Butcher.This leader was actually a spirit, meaning she had telekinesis, pyrokinesis and teleportation abilities, and she worked to keep her power over the Roanoke land, meaning she kidnapped, tortured and killed people. 4 Zachary Quinto. Even though he only appeared in the two initial seasons, and then took a long break from the show, Zachary Quinto remains one of the best recurring cast members of American AHSs is too different of a show to rank, some episodes fit between asylum and cult and others rank below double feature. NYC had amazing acting, was a great change of tone and overall a solid season, but personally I didn't really enjoy watching it. It wasn't horror to me, it was just depressing and uncomfortable. 9. It was a frustratingly brief tease, reminding viewers what Roberts is capable of, before sucking the life back out of her. 3. Serena Belinda (Cult) 3. Serena Belinda (Cult) The fact that this one 2.AHS: Murder House (2011) Rating: 10/10. It was the titular season that started it all, and the reason most of us started loving AHS in the first place (myself included). From the endless amount Here are Finn Wittrock's characters ranked, because he deserves just as much praise as the next guy. 4. Bobby Richter (American Horror Story: 1984) Of course, understandably, the last character A Definitive Ranking of All 'American Horror Story' Seasons (Excluding '1984') There are many seasons of 'American Horror Story' and we've ranked them from best to worst so you know what to watch (and not watch). You're welcome. All American Horror Story seasons, ranked . Sarah Paulson to guest in Donald Glover's new show. AHS creator's new show casts The Good Fight star. AHS spin-off adds Hunger Games prequel star. CrI86lJ.