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FX has not yet renewed Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' for a second season, despite the show ending on a major cliffhanger. The delay tests Murphy's relationship with Disney, as the series did not achieve breakout ratings. Murphy's overall deal with 20th Television and history with FX suggest a renewal may depend on creative alignment rather than metrics.
Netflix has confirmed that production for Season 2 of 'The Watcher' has commenced in New York, four years after the series was renewed. Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt are returning to their original roles. The delay stems from Ryan Murphy's departure from Netflix and his return to 20th Television. No plot details or new cast members have been announced, with a 2027 premiere expected.
Netflix has confirmed that production for Season 2 of 'The Watcher' is beginning this fall in New York, marking the start of filming four years after the series was renewed. The announcement confirms that original stars Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt will return to their roles. The series, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, originally premiered in October 2022 and was renewed in November of that year. Despite the long gap, no new cast members or plot details have been revealed yet. The show previously achieved significant viewership, spending five weeks on Netflix's global top 10 English language TV chart.
American Horror Story Season 13 premiered on September 24, 2026, as a 13-episode crossover event on FX and Hulu. The season reunites returning stars including Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, and Sarah Paulson in a storyline centered on a New York apartment building called the Apollyon. While the premise involves resurrected characters and a potential portal to hell, critical reception is mixed, with some praising the ensemble cast and others criticizing the plot's lack of clarity.
American Horror Story Season 13 premiered on September 24, 2026, with three episodes on FX and Hulu. The season reunites core stars including Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, and Sarah Paulson in a crossover narrative centered on a mysterious figure named Mr. Nas and a portal to hell. While the ensemble cast and return to a campy tone have drawn praise from some critics, others argue the plot remains incoherent and overly reliant on fan service. The season is structured as a 13-episode finale to the franchise's current era, with a weekly rollout schedule concluding on October 29.
Creator Ryan Murphy declared 'Roanoke' his favorite 'American Horror Story' season at the Season 13 premiere, a choice that drew sharp criticism from cast member Sarah Paulson.
American Horror Story Season 13, titled '13,' premiered on September 24, 2026, with a three-episode block. The season merges characters from previous installments, including Constance Langdon, Cordelia Goode, and Twisty the Clown, into a new narrative centered on the number 13. New character Ben, a triskaidekaphobe, survives a plane crash that kills his girlfriend and 12 friends. He becomes the caregiver for 87-year-old Mr. Nas, who vomits black bile during mass deaths. The season features a 'Rauhnacht' holiday gathering at the Apollyon building in New York City, which serves as a portal to Hell. Ryan Murphy clarified that this is not a sequel but a new story uniting former villains as heroes against a larger threat.
Ryan Murphy has finished writing the script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has spoken to about ten original cast members, who are enthusiastic but have not yet read the script. No network has officially picked up the project.
The three-part premiere of American Horror Story: 13 launched on Sept. 24, merging characters from all prior seasons into a multiverse narrative. The episodes introduce a sinister figure named Mr. Nas, whose presence is linked to deaths and supernatural events. Key characters like Constance Langdon and Cordelia Goode return, while new storylines involving witches and a hospice worker named Ben are established. The season features a massive ensemble cast, including multiple roles for Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, and culminates in a revelation that the setting is a portal to hell.
Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story debuted as the streamer's No. 1 series with 12.1 million views in its first four days, matching previous seasons' performance. While the series features a high-profile cast including Sarah Paulson and Charlie Hunnam, it has received mixed critical reception, with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 42% for critics and 35% for audiences. Historical experts and critics note significant inaccuracies, such as the presumption of Lizzie Borden's guilt despite her acquittal, and anachronistic depictions of the 1892 crime scene. The series is praised for its visual spectacle and Sarah Paulson's performance as Aileen Wuornos, but criticized for its sensationalized tone and disregard for historical nuance.
Ryan Murphy revealed that Ariana Grande was originally scheduled to reprise her role as Chanel #2 in a 'Scream Queens' crossover for 'American Horror Story' Season 13, but her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour prevented the appearance. Murphy confirmed he has not given up on the collaboration, and multiple 'Scream Queens' cast members have expressed interest in a future revival of the series.
The 13th season of American Horror Story premiered in New York City on September 23, 2026, featuring a reunion of core cast members including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Angela Bassett. The season, which debuted on FX and Hulu on September 24, is described by creators as a tribute to the franchise’s history while introducing new storylines.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has spoken to about ten original cast members, who are enthusiastic but have not yet read the script. No network has officially picked up the project.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has spoken to about ten original cast members, who are enthusiastic but have not yet read the script. No network has officially picked up the project.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with original co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy stated he has spoken to approximately ten original cast members, who expressed enthusiasm for the project. However, no network or streaming platform has officially picked up the project yet.