American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season in the American Horror Story anthology series. It first aired on September 5, 2017, and was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The series follows the story of a cult that arises after the 2016 US Presidential election.

The season stars Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Billie Lourd, Alison Pill, Adina Porter, Leslie Grossman, and Colton Haynes. Peters plays Kai Anderson, a charismatic but disturbed young man who leads the cult. Paulson plays Ally Mayfair-Richards, a woman struggling with intense phobias and anxiety after the election. Jackson plays Dr. Rudy Vincent, a psychiatrist who treats Ally. Lourd plays Winter Anderson, Kai’s sister and a key member of the cult.

Cult explores themes of politics, fear, and paranoia. The series was filmed in Southern California, and includes references to infamous cult leaders like Charles Manson and the Heaven’s Gate group. The season also includes references to the US election, including real-life footage of President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Cult starts with the 2016 US Presidential election, where Ally and her wife Ivy vote for Clinton. Following Trump’s victory, Ally’s pre-existing phobias intensify to the point where she becomes agoraphobic. She receives counseling from Dr. Vincent, who is eventually revealed to be working with Kai.

Kai is a Trump supporter who is unhappy with the election results, and he starts to form a cult around himself. He recruits Winter, whose nanny job for the Mayfair-Richards family gives her access to Ally and their young son. Kai also recruits former Trump supporter Gary Longstreet, and Beverly Hope, a reporter who becomes disenchanted with the media’s coverage of the election.

As Kai’s cult grows stronger, he becomes increasingly obsessed with power and manipulation. He orchestrates events to incite fear and paranoia, including murders, staged attacks, and gaslighting Ally. He begins to aspire for political office, using the cult to intimidate his opponents and gain supporters.

The season’s climax involves a showdown between Kai’s cult and a group of women called the SCUM Manifesto, who plan to overthrow the patriarchy through extreme violence. The season ends with a time jump to the future, where Ally is revealed to have won a political office that Kai was running for.

Cult received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its performances but criticized its political themes. The season’s commentary on the election and politics was divisive among viewers, some of whom found it too heavy-handed.

Despite the mixed response, Cult remains a memorable and provocative season of American Horror Story. Its exploration of fear and manipulation in politics feels all too relevant in today’s world. The performances of Paulson and Peters are standout, as they both embody characters with complex motivations and ideologies.

Overall, American Horror Story: Cult is a season that is both unsettling and entertaining, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. It may not appeal to all fans of the series, but it is a bold and daring addition to the anthology.

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