Show notes
Hey ho, let’s go! It’s that time again – American Horror Story debuted their eighth season, Apocalypse, on Wednesday Sept. 12, and let’s just say it was both horrific and comedic, to say the least. This installment has easily been the highest anticipated season as we will finally be rewarded with the crossover we’ve all waited for – season one’s Murder House and season three’s Coven. While Apocalypse will feature it’s own new plot, many of the players from Murder House and Coven will be returning to reprise their coveted roles. Of course we’re finally getting the *possible* showdown of a lifetime thanks to none other than Michael Langdon, aka the devil spawn born to Vivien Harmon and Tate Langdon in season one of the anthology series. Now let’s get down to brass tacks and recap what we know so far after the premiere of season eight. And if you want to watch the live show, jump to the bottom of the page!
GAME APOCALYPSE: Who are the players?
Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt: Social media influencer/billionaire heiress. The character you love to hate, but hate to love. She’s here to whine, especially when she dines at Outpost #3.
Mr. Gallant: Sassy and classy hair stylist that believes he can convince you no one else has the same hairstyle as you.
Mallory: Personal assistant to Coco, she takes the grunt of Coco’s verbal harassment, but needs the money I suppose.
Brock: Coco’s contractual husband who is later released of all marital obligations and left to incinerate along with the rest of the poor souls left in the city.
Evie Gallant: Mr. Gallant’s rich and oblivious Nana. She opens with chastising her housekeeper for serving her “burnt champagne” (a classic Dynasty quip starring the one and only Joan Collins) only to be told the world is ending while her dashing grandson swoops in to save the day. But not without fresh champagne for the road.
Timothy Campbell: One of the genetically fit chosen survivors to take to Outpost #3. Timothy is part of a, ironically, nuclear family who has just been accepted by UCLA before being ripped from his family and thrown into an armored Hummer. Goodbye yellow brick road. Timothy’s DNA was obtained from an ancestry DNA kit submitted online. *WARNING PEOPLE: Don’t fall for this slick plan orchestrated by a secret society that will use your DNA for good or evil eventually.*
Emily: Another genetic mutant (aptly named after my love of X-Men and their genetic mutation for super powers). Emily was sprung outta the pokey and put in the same bunker as Timothy before the nuclear missile strikes LA. *NOTE: it’s assumed she’s a teenage mutant because she’s with Timothy, but this isn’t actually confirmed in episode one.
Ms. Wilhemina Venable: The leader of Outpost #3 who also won’t stand for being called anything but Ms. Venable. She’s stiff and walks with a cane, but can serve up a cold bitch slap when the time is necessary. She’s also a conniving, evil, soulless woman, and that’s just from the first episode.
Miriam Mead: Ex-military with killing in her DNA. She proves to be a ruthless executioner with a surprising hit of moral compass around Ms. Venable. She’s a trickster so don’t let her near you with a Geiger counter or you’re the next day’s warm meal.
Andre Stevens/Stu Stew: This beautiful couple is also in Outpost #3 and have an undying love. That is until Miriam runs her Giger trick on poor unsuspecting Stu and well … the rest is settling quite well in Nana Evie’s belly. The best white meat chicken she’s had and, BONUS, it’s full of fiber. Andre is not pleased and understandably upset although Ms. Venable and Miriam “assure” everyone that eating dead bodies are at the top of their no-no list.
GAME APOCALYPSE: Who are the players?
Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt: Social media influencer/billionaire heiress. The character you love to hate, but hate to love. She’s here to whine, especially when she dines at Outpost #3.
Mr. Gallant: Sassy and classy hair stylist that believes he can convince you no one else has the same hairstyle as you.
Mallory: Personal assistant to Coco, she takes the grunt of Coco’s verbal harassment, but needs the money I suppose.
Brock: Coco’s contractual husband who is later released of all marital obligations and left to incinerate along with the rest of the poor souls left in the city.
Evie Gallant: Mr. Gallant’s rich and oblivious Nana. She opens with chastising her housekeeper for serving her “burnt champagne” (a classic Dynasty quip starring the one and only Joan Collins) only to be told the world is ending while her dashing grandson swoops in to save the day. But not without fresh champagne for the road.
Timothy Campbell: One of the genetically fit chosen survivors to take to Outpost #3. Timothy is part of a, ironically, nuclear family who has just been accepted by UCLA before being ripped from his family and thrown into an armored Hummer. Goodbye yellow brick road. Timothy’s DNA was obtained from an ancestry DNA kit submitted online. *WARNING PEOPLE: Don’t fall for this slick plan orchestrated by a secret society that will use your DNA for good or evil eventually.*
Emily: Another genetic mutant (aptly named after my love of X-Men and their genetic mutation for super powers). Emily was sprung outta the pokey and put in the same bunker as Timothy before the nuclear missile strikes LA. *NOTE: it’s assumed she’s a teenage mutant because she’s with Timothy, but this isn’t actually confirmed in episode one.
Ms. Wilhemina Venable: The leader of Outpost #3 who also won’t stand for being called anything but Ms. Venable. She’s stiff and walks with a cane, but can serve up a cold bitch slap when the time is necessary. She’s also a conniving, evil, soulless woman, and that’s just from the first episode.
Miriam Mead: Ex-military with killing in her DNA. She proves to be a ruthless executioner with a surprising hit of moral compass around Ms. Venable. She’s a trickster so don’t let her near you with a Geiger counter or you’re the next day’s warm meal.
Andre Stevens/Stu Stew: This beautiful couple is also in Outpost #3 and have an undying love. That is until Miriam runs her Giger trick on poor unsuspecting Stu and well … the rest is settling quite well in Nana Evie’s belly. The best white meat chicken she’s had and, BONUS, it’s full of fiber. Andre is not pleased and understandably upset although Ms. Venable and Miriam “assure” everyone that eating dead bodies are at the top of their no-no list.