American Horror Story (2011)
American Horror Story is streaming in the US on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
American Horror Story stands out as one of the better-rated English series around at the moment. It holds an 8.1/10 on TMDB from 6,190 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In the US you can stream it on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The visuals and production design won critics over; the second half drew the odd complaint. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is 13 seasons deep — English drama with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 6,190 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 13-season show this week
- kids are in the room. This one is rated TV-MA
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 across 6,190 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Brad Falchuk
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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