AHS' Biggest Problem? Being Too Similar to Black Mirror, Apparently

Summary

• AHS remains one of the most popular American series, but fans have not been happy with it lately.
• The anthology series is looking more and more like Black Mirror.
• This trend might lead to AHS losing its unique audience appeal.

Episode 5 of American Horror Story aired almost two weeks ago, after which the show went on a hiatus. Now, there's a problem: while viewers are eager for more AHS content, they've been quite outspoken about their concerns regarding the direction the hit FX anthology series has taken recently.

Since its premiere in 2011, American Horror Story has held a special place in the hearts of TV viewers as it explored a myriad of tales throughout its impressive twelve-season run. While some storylines have embraced the mysterious and fantastical, others have depicted realistic characters in settings that bear an uncanny resemblance to our own world. However, many fans feel that this shift is what's jeopardizing the essence of AHS.

Strong Black Mirror Vibes

Debuting the same year as AHS, Black Mirror captivated British audiences with its chilling portrayal of a world eerily like ours but markedly more dystopian. Beyond certain futuristic elements, this anthology series has always maintained a grounded, non-magical narrative, which starkly contrasts with the nature of American Horror Story.

But as AHS delves deeper into more realistic scenarios and storylines, fans can't shake off the intense Black Mirror undertones emerging from their once favorite horror series.

'Recently while watching the latest episode of Delicate, I suddenly started thinking "why are these seasons reminding me of Black Mirror?" Like, how Black Mirror takes real life events/issues, politics, and technology and completely twists them around to make a story. Don't get me wrong I love the concept of both shows but they're starting to blend [at this point],' a Reddit user remarked.

Loss of Uniqueness

Indeed, there's nothing inherently wrong when two beloved series begin to feel similar. However, the potential overlap of these two shows might not bode well for their distinct identities. After all, both AHS and BM are treasured for their unique storytelling; if they start to turn into mirrors of each other in terms of content, fewer people will want to watch both.

'I felt this exact way about season 3 of American Horror Stories. All extremely Black Mirror-esque and it seemed like all 4 episodes have been done before (like Hulu's bite-sized Halloween show, etc.). The creativity is just… not there anymore all around,' another Redditor wrote.

Regarding the continuation of AHS: Delicate, no announcements have been made about its return, so fans should stay tuned for updates.

Source: Reddit.