Truth be told, they had me at the font. I'm a bit of a freak for fonts. It fits right into my love of textiles, patterns, graphics.
But, when a show gets as much attention before it even airs, as this one did, I tend to turn my back on the bandwagon. Plus, at the time, I was trying to decrease how much tv I was watching and being incredibly picky and choosy.
Nearly two months into the Fall season, during this I-need-a-daily-dose-of-escapism stressy time, I watched the pilot episode of American Horror Story.
Wow.
I wasn't sure I liked what I saw. But, I did like some of it. It was striking...and struck some nerves. I gasped out loud and gasped in giggles. It was, in a word, confusing. It was, in another word, to a lesser degree, compelling.
I couldn't find the second episode anywhere. So, I read a summary of it and watched the third episode last night. I felt it didn't hold up as well as the pilot. But, what I liked about the pilot, I liked even more in this episode. Namely, the cast, especially Tami Taylor aka Coach's wife aka Connie Britton. This actress was so iconic to me, it has been refreshing to see her embody another role skillfully and believably.
Yet, my confusion persisted. I wanted to watch another episode, but part of me really questioned that desire. So, I googled "American Horror Story" and "Onion AV", and thankfully, my most reliable arbiter of movie/tv came through for me.
I read this piece and felt much less alone in my confusion. And it has a laugh out loud line near the end which ties together two shows I adore: Friday Night Lights and Community. (B, you have to read the piece if only for this line...)
So, thank you Onion AV, I can move forward with clarity. I am curious to see Sylar...on to episode 4!
