American Horror Story Season 11 Won’t Be Split Into 2 Parts, Says FX

American Horror Story will return to a more traditional programming schedule for its upcoming eleventh season, with FX confirming the season will not be split into two parts like American Horror Story: Double Feature was. The horror anthology has established itself as a genre staple over the years, introducing viewers to terrifying stories and a cast of characters both disturbing and, often, incredibly likable. Thanks to its popularity, the show has also spawned two spin-offs, including the more grounded but no less successful American Crime Story.

But while American Horror Story has consistently put out new seasons almost yearly since its inception, many fans argue that the show has seen a decline in quality in its recent offerings. Double Feature, at least for some, seemed like a return to former glory, not only promising an intriguing split story but also marking the return of several cast members absent in the previous season, including Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson. However, despite much excitement surrounding the season before its premiere, fans soon, once again, became split over Double Feature‘s two very different parts. Although most viewers praised the first half of the season, titled “Red Tide,” many were left confused with the season’s second outing, “Death Valley,” with their confusion only heightened by the lack of connective tissue between both parts.

Now, confirmed in a conversation with The Wrap, FX chairman John Landgraf has said that Double Feature‘s split programming style will not be returning for season 11. Without giving too much away, Landgraf confirmed “that the concept for Season 11 is one story,” while elaborating that the season “takes place in different timelines but it’s one subject, one story, with a beginning, middle, and an end, like many of the prior stories.” Landgraf, after praising Double Feature‘s split season, gave his thoughts on season 11’s formatting, stating “I really like this idea too, I think it’s really cool.“

American Horror Story has a history of trying new things to spice up its tales, and season 11 will likely be no different. Over the years, the series has crossed over characters and storylines between seasons, included musical numbers in its episodes, and hosted a bevy of celebrity guest stars, making the series feel truly unique when compared to its contemporaries. American Horror Story has never been afraid to step away from the norm, and while there’s always a chance that a split season could happen in the future, season 11’s structure sounds like a much safer bet when compared to the show’s recent bumpy outings.

With the series renewed up until at least season 13, American Horror Story has a minimum of three more stories left to tell, but showrunners Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have their work cut out for them if they want to return the show to its former glory. Perhaps the easiest way for Murphy and Falchuk to get fans back on their side is to bring iconic faces back to the show, most notably, Jessica Lange, whose departure from the series left a noticeable hole in the show’s cast. With little known about the future of American Horror Story, a more streamlined season 11 sounds like an excellent way to win back the show’s fiercely committed fanbase.

Source: The Wrap

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