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.