
The adults 18-49 viewership for the premiere of FX’s new drama series American Horror Story jumped 54% in Live+7 vs. Live+Same Day to 3.14 million, surpassing the 3 million viewer tally for The Shield to become FX’s highest-rated series premiere in the 18-49 demo. In adults 18-34, the series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk rose 49% to 1.77 million, also the best for any FX series premiere. Additionally, in Live+3, Episode 3 of the horror drama (2.82 million in 18-49, 1.76 million in 18-34) is now tracking higher than the series premiere at the same point (2.78, 1.55 million). AHS continues tomorrow night with the first of a two-part Halloween episode guest starring Zachary Quinto.
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Sad thing is: Joe Hill’s LOCKE & KEY pilot, that FOX didn’t pick up for series because of budget concerns, was superior storytelling.
*Kevin Reilly—though you passed on L&K as a TV series, never too late to adapt Joe Hill’s masterpiece into a movie(s).
Turning into a great show. 2nd episode was a nice piece of television. I actully look forwrd to this show now. Jessica Lange is a GREAT actress.
I have nothing at all to do with this show. Just a fan.
yes sir, let us all praise Jessica Lange! Her line readings make this the most entertaining show on tv.
I was a bit meh about this show before it premiered, but I’m totally addicted. It just totally messes with your head and leaves you guessing. Jessica Lange is awesome. Looking forward to the Halloween episodes.
It’s a mess but a fun one. Hope it continues for a long time!
Wow this show is doing everything right — Ryan Murphy is the real deal — and a nice plus for FX given the behind-the-scenes nightmare with Powers which is now in its like nineteenth cut and still has no series order because everybody thinks it feels like THE CAPE meets HEROES.
Yep. Her name is probably already on the Emmy.
This show was a big surprise! Can’t believe how crazy it is and how much I like it. And yes, Jessica Lange is AMAZING.
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My favorite new show. Possibly my favorite show on right now. I’m actually enjoying this a lot more than The Walking Dead.
I wasn’t very sure about this show when it first started, but now that I have been watching it I am so hooked. Right now with DirecTV having the dispute with the FOX channels and maybe losing FX I am so happy to be with DISH Network my provider/employer. They have a long term agreement with the FOX channels and I know I will not have to miss one single episode.
This show is fantastic. Definitely my favorite new show of the season. Hope it’s a success and doesn’t get the axe.
Wenn I heard the guy from Glee is doing this show, I was like meh but then I remembered the same guy delivered Nip/tuck.
Love, love, love this show. Told several friends, family members and clients about too……and now we’re all hooked and text each other about how crazy, bizarre and suspenseful it is. Finally, someone got it right…..adult themed television….way to go FX!