American Horror Story Sarah Paulson Least Favorite Season
Sarah Paulson Reveals Her Least Favorite ‘American Horror Story’ Season
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Published November 6, 2023, at 05:35 AM PST
Paulson’s Controversial Confession
During her appearance on Watch what Happens Live with Andy Cohen on November 4, 2023, Sarah Paulson revealed her least favorite season of *American Horror Story*. With a playful demeanor, she confessed, ”This is going to be controversial because a lot of people love it. But I’m going to vote… Roanoke.”
Host Andy Cohen expressed surprise at Paulson’s answer, but the actress simply laughed and stated, “It wasn’t for me.” The revelation quickly sparked debate online, with fans discussing the merits of *Roanoke* within the broader *American Horror Story* canon.
A Look Back at ‘Roanoke’
*American Horror Story: Roanoke* (Season 6) departed from the show’s established formula. Instead of a customary narrative, it employed a mockumentary format centered around the series *My Roanoke Nightmare*, which documented Shelby Miller’s (played by Lily Rabe) experiences with supernatural occurrences. Vulture provides a detailed recap and explanation of the season’s complex narrative.
Paulson portrayed Audrey Tindall, the actress playing Shelby in the reenactments within the show.Notably, the season included a cameo appearance by Paulson’s character from *Asylum*, Lana Winters, in the finale, adding a meta-narrative layer.
Roanoke‘s unique approach proved divisive. Some viewers appreciated its found-footage style and experimental structure, while others preferred the gothic atmosphere and character-focused storytelling of earlier seasons like *murder House* and *Coven*. ScreenRant has compiled rankings of all *American Horror Story* seasons, highlighting the varying opinions on *Roanoke*.
Will Paulson Return to AHS?
When questioned by Cohen about a potential return to *American Horror Story*, paulson remained ambiguous, responding with a simple, “Maybe.” This leaves the door open for future appearances, but doesn’t offer any concrete indication of her plans. Paulson has been a mainstay of the series,appearing in nearly every season as its inception in 2011.