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It’s challenging to believe that “American Horror Story” is now more than a decade old – yet at the matching time, it feels like it’s been on the atmosphere forever.
Arguably the signature accomplishment of same-sex attracted entertainment mogul Ryan Murphy, who’s been behind some of the most acclaimed, controversial, and campy programming of our contemporary era, it’s a show that has met all three of those descriptors – often at the similar time – while bringing a legion of die-hard fans back for more each season. That’s not an simple thing to perform , but Murphy’s “AHS” juggernaut has managed to keep itself going for 11 years thanks to its anthology format.
It has also, from its inception, been one of the queerest shows on television.
This might be stating the noticeable, considering that Murphy typically includes multiple queer storylines in each season and employs a host of out homosexual actors, not to mention maintaining an unabashedly queer sensibility in the show’s aesthetic and bringing in
Ryan Murphy served us up a whole season of spooky stories and terrifying tales. We got to see some of our favorite actors, and even locations, grace us with their presence, and we met new ones who we’re excited to view in future series. I have so enjoyed getting a new story every week because it gives such a fresh and new feel every period. Based on wardrobe alone, you can tell that the writing team was looking to give the show a more new twist. And no, that doesn’t mean every nature was wearing a mask and social distancing (real life is scary enough). But it does represent that this season was notably more queer-inclusive than past seasons (or most shows, really).
When the Diverse community is asking for more representation, we’re not asking for much, really. Representation isn’t about always making the storyline centered around an aspect of a person’s identity; it’s about seeing ourselves in the story that’s already written. While identity is an integral part of all of our lives and how we navigate the world, it does not need to be the only thing that is talked about. This season
Season 11 of “American Horror Story” is on the way, and the roster of stars is satisfyingly queer. Zachary Quinto is back for another round; Russell Tovey will craft his “AHS” debut; Joe Mantello and Charlie Carver, from ’s Broadway revival of “Boys in the Band,” and Isaac Cole Powell from “West Side Story” are also along for the ride; “Pose” co-star and all-around comedy legend Sandra Bernhard is confirmed; and finally, queer-adjacent Broadway royalty Patti LuPone is set to construct her mark on the production, too. Sarah Paulson, an “AHS” vet, has not yet made it clear if she’ll be returning or not. “AHS” is currently shooting in New York, but plot details are currently superior secret. Stay tuned.
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American Horror Story is one of the queerest shows on television. Characters on the show regularly exhibit sexual fluidity, whether they were introduced as straight, gay, or neither. Unlike many shows that have cast a mostly heterosexual ensemble to play the queer characters (see Queer as Folk), AHS continually features LGBTQ actors playing queer roles.
Things keep getting queerer. Season 5’s Hotel brought the first major trans character to the present, Liz Taylor, played by homosexual actor Denis O’Hare. Taylor is arguably one of the most popular characters from any season. Straight characters continually gender her accurately even though she’s baldheaded and doesn’t “pass,” but that’s part of the point. Taylor is also an essential spook of the ensemble, unlike the exploitative minor trans characters on other shows. Penny Dreadful’s Angelique comes to mind as ultimately more of a plot device than a person. Trans thespian Chaz Bono has now been featured much more prominently in Season 7’s Cult, playing an ostensibly cisgender character. Cult also features five