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Ryan Murphy Defends 'Roanoke' as His Favorite AHS Season
24 Sep
Summary
- Ryan Murphy calls 'Roanoke' his favorite American Horror Story season.
- Sarah Paulson ranks 'Roanoke' last, expressing strong dislike for it.
- The season explored a haunted house in North Carolina with a unique format.
Creator Ryan Murphy has stepped in to defend "American Horror Story: Roanoke," declaring it his favorite season of the anthology series. This public defense follows sharp criticism from lead actress Sarah Paulson, who unequivocally stated her dislike for the season. Paulson ranked "Roanoke" last among her performances, admitting she "doesn't give a s---" about it and felt "underwhelmed" by the experience.
Paulson's candid remarks stemmed from a recent interview where she was asked to rank her characters. She elaborated that the season, which explored a North Carolina haunted house using a unique documentary and found-footage format, was "not for me." She also revealed feeling "trapped" by her contract for "Roanoke" after her acclaimed role in "The People v. O.J. Simpson."
Despite Paulson's strong negative feelings, Murphy confirmed that "Roanoke" remains his favorite and that he and Paulson have privately debated the matter. Paulson eventually took a break from AHS in season nine but has since returned, with Murphy teasing she will play multiple roles in the upcoming season "American Horror Story: 13."
