AHS: Devil Trapped in Painting, But Evil Lingers

The 13th season of American Horror Story reached its conclusion with a surprising twist for the devil, portrayed by Paul Anthony Kelly. In the season finale, titled 'Devil of a Good Time,' Satan reversed his plan to control Earth, opting instead to remain in the underworld. He freed Cordelia from hell, offering her his New York penthouse as a new coven office.

Cordelia's successor, Mallory, sought a spell to defeat Satan, ultimately finding one that could trap a soul in a painting. This required a immense sacrifice, provided by the Antichrist Ben, who had just welcomed a child with Madison Montgomery. Ben's death fueled the spell, enabling Cordelia and Mallory to trap Satan's soul in Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'

As the witches departed, Ben's dust reanimated and entered a fireplace, hinting that evil persists. Kelly acknowledged his character's fate, stating, 'He's just stuck in a painting. You can always break out of that at some point.' He described the show as 'cuckoo bananas' and immensely fun to make.

Kelly expressed enjoyment in playing a suave, Old Hollywood-style devil and would welcome a return to the series. The season finale, which saw Jessica Lange return, featured elaborate scenes and was a fun production despite the show's spooky nature. 'American Horror Story: 13' is currently available for streaming on Hulu.