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American Horror Story: Asylum
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Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
13
Broadcast

Original channel
FX
Original run
October 17, 2012– January 23, 2013
Home video release
DVDrelease
Region 1
October 8, 2013[1]
Region 2
October 8, 2013[2]
Region 4
October 16, 2013[3]
Blu-ray Discrelease
Region A
October 8, 2013[1]
Region B
October 8, 2013[4]
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American Horror Story: Asylum, the second season of the American FXhorrortelevision series American Horror Story, originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013.[5]Announced on October 31, 2011, the premise of the second season marks a departure from that of the series' first season, featuring all new characters and a new location.[6][7][8][9]Thus, American Horror Storyhas been deemed an anthology series. American Horror Story: Asylumbegins in 1964 at the Briarcliff Mental Institution, following the stories of the patients, doctors and nuns who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present.
The season garnered seventeen Primetime Emmy Awardnominations, more than any other show. The performances of Jessica Lange, James Cromwell, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabewere particularly praised, with Cromwell winning the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

Contents
 [hide] 1Plot
2Cast and characters2.1Main cast
2.2Recurring cast
3Episodes
4Production4.1Development
4.2Casting
4.3Filming
5Marketing
6Reception6.1Awards and nominations
6.2Reviews
6.3Ratings
7References
8External links
Plot[edit]
The second season of American Horror Storyfollows the patients, doctors and nuns who occupy Briarcliff Mental Institution in Massachusetts in 1964, intercut with scenes from the present. Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) and Sister Mary Eunice (Lily Rabe) maintain the institution that was founded by Monsignor Timothy Howard (Joseph Fiennes) to treat and house the criminally insane. Psychiatrist Dr. Oliver Thredson (Zachary Quinto) and scientist Dr. Arthur Arden (James Cromwell) treat the patients within the facility. The patients, many of whom claim to be unjustly institutionalized, include lesbian journalist Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson), accused serial killer Kit Walker (Evan Peters), and alleged murderer Grace Bertrand (Lizzie Brocheré).
As the season unfolds, information is revealed about everyone's past, and present, personal lives. Sister Jude was once a philandering nightclub singer who unintentionally killed a young girl in a drunk-driving accident in 1949. This led her to become a nun and she was later selected to work at Briarcliff. Sister Mary Eunice becomes possessed and taunts Sister Jude about the accident. Sister Jude later discovers, however, that the girl she thought she killed is actually alive. Sister Jude figures that God had a plan for her all along, and decides that it is her job to destroy all the remaining evil at Briarcliff.
The evil includes the sadistic scientists Dr. Arden and Dr. Thredson. Arden is a former Nazi whose experiments have produced "Raspers", mutated former patients, who lurk in the woods surrounding the institution. He and Sister Jude often clash with their differing views of how the facility should be run. Dr. Thredson is a psychiatrist assigned to evaluate accused serial killer Walker, although it is revealed that Thredson is the actual killer. Walker believes his wife Alma (Britne Oldford) was kidnapped by aliens and Thredson makes it his mission to pin her disappearance and possible murder, among others, on him. Walker is duped into taping a confession and is arrested for the murders. He later escapes custody.
Thredson also tries to "reform" another patient that has been wrongfully committed. Lana Winters is an ambitious journalist who attempts to expose Briarcliff's mistreatments. She is in a relationship with girlfriend Wendy (Clea Duvall), who is blackmailed by Sister Jude into committing Winters. It is revealed that Thredson has also killed Wendy and, at first, tells Winters that the killer is still on the loose. Thredson agrees to help Winters escape the asylum, but she learns his dark secret and that he sees her as the mother he never had. He rapes her, she escapes, only to end up back at Briarcliff. She later learns she is pregnant with Thredson's baby.
Meanwhile, believing his wife is dead or missing, Kit Walker has taken up with inmate Grace Bertrand. She is accused of murdering her family and it is revealed that she actually had. She and Walker get caught having sex before his arrest and they are separated with the intent to be sterilized. However, she is abducted by aliens and is later returned, very pregnant and ready to give birth. Walker has allowed himself to be caught and arranges for her and their baby to be released. The three arrive at his home to find his wife Alma, alive and with her own baby.
While all this is going on, the possessed Sister Mary Eunice is able to get Sister Jude deposed and committed. Mary Eunice takes over Briarcliff, with Dr. Arden's help. She nurses the weakened Monsignor Howard back to health and he tries to perform a failed exorcism on her. She rapes him but later tires of all that is going on and Howard kills her by throwing her off the third floor balcony. Dr. Arden, after becoming loyal to Mary Eunice, cremates her while immolating himself.
Lana Winters successfully captures a confession from Dr. Thredson, but decides to corner him in his house to say she has turned the tape over to the police. He states, because he is insane, no jury will convict him and she shoots him. In the present, she has become a famous television investigative reporter and gets Briarcliff closed down for its inhumane treatments. Winters reveals that Monsignor Howard committed suicide. She also reports that Kit Walker took in Sister Jude, after Alma was committed for killing Grace Bertrand for talking about possibility of the aliens coming back. Jude's dementia worsens and she is taken into the woods by the children. Her mind gets healed but she later dies. Kit Walker is later abducted after he contracts pancreatic cancer.
Winters' grown son (Dylan McDermott) has vowed vengeance against her, the mother who never loved him, especially when she claims he had died at birth. She ultimately convinces him that he is not like his murderous father and then uses his own gun to kill him.
Cast and characters[edit]
Main article: List of American Horror Story characters#Asylum
Main cast[edit]
Zachary Quintoas Dr. Oliver Thredson (12 episodes)
Joseph Fiennesas Monsignor Timothy Howard (10 episodes)
Sarah Paulsonas Lana Winters (13 episodes)
Evan Petersas Kit Walker (13 episodes)
Lily Rabeas Sister Mary Eunice (10 episodes)
Lizzie Brocheréas Grace Bertrand (11 episodes)
James Cromwellas Dr. Arthur Arden / Hans Grüper (10 episodes)
Jessica Langeas Sister Jude / Judy Martin (13 episodes)
Recurring cast[edit]
Naomi Grossman as Pepper (7 episodes)
Fredric Lehneas Frank McCann (7 episodes)
Chloë Sevignyas Shelley (6 episodes)
Clea DuVallas Wendy Peyser (6 episodes)
Britne Oldfordas Alma Walker (6 episodes)
Jenna Dewan-Tatumas Teresa Morrison (6 episodes)
Dylan McDermottas Johnny Morgan (5 episodes)
Frances Conroyas The Angel of Death / Shachath (5 episodes)
Barbara Tarbuckas Mother Superior Claudia (5 episodes)
Adam Levineas Leo Morrison (5 episodes)
Mark Consuelosas Spivey (4 episodes)
Mark Margolisas Sam Goodwin (3 episodes)
Ian McShaneas Leigh Emerson (2 episodes)
Franka Potenteas Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown (2 episodes)
Episodes[edit]
See also: List of American Horror Story episodes

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
Production
code
U.S. viewers
(million)

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1 "Welcome to Briarcliff" Bradley Buecker Tim Minear October 17, 2012 2ATS01 3.85[10]
In present day, a newlywed couple, Teresa and Leo, explore the now-abandoned Briarcliff Manor, a former insane asylum. Flashback to 1964 shows Kit Walker being committed there, accused of being infamous serial killer "Bloody Face". Kit protests his innocence and flashes of his scattered memory suggest something far more sinister responsible. At Briarcliff, Kit befriends Grace, a fellow inmate believed to have murdered her family. Journalist Lana Winters trespasses onto Briarcliff, intent on exposing its mistreatment of inmates. She is confronted by the tyrannical Sister Jude, who has her committed to the asylum because of her homosexuality(her girlfriend is Wendy Peyser, a teacher). A bitter rivalry is ignited between Sister Jude and Dr. Arthur Arden, who uses torture and murder in his quest to discover the secret of madness. In present day, Teresa and Leo are attacked and pursued through Briarcliff by Bloody Face. 
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2 "Tricks and Treats" Bradley Buecker James Wong October 24, 2012 2ATS02 3.06[11]
"Bloody Face" kills people in both time periods, present and 1964. An exorcistis called to the asylum after a teenager's behavior goes beyond clinical help; he is possessed. The ritual gives Lana and Grace a chance to escape, but Lana, who feels betrayed that Grace wants Kit to go with them, foils the plan by getting Grace and Kit caught. The possessed teenager exposes Sister Jude's dark past that haunts her to this day, revealing that she used to be a sleazy bar singer who accidentally ran over and killed a little girl while driving drunk. The teenager dies after the demon exits his body during the exorcism and enters Sister Mary Eunice instead. 
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3 "Nor'easter" Michael Uppendahl Jennifer Salt October 31, 2012 2ATS03 2.47[12]
In the present, Teresa and Leo are shot by men in Bloody Face masks, who are then approached by the real Bloody Face. In 1964, the possessed Sister Mary Eunice begins her corruption of the asylum. She kills a patient who senses that she is possessed, tries to seduce Dr. Arden, and drives Sister Jude nearly insane by hinting at her past transgressions. Grace, Kit, and Lana attempt to escape the prison during a storm but retreat after crossing paths with the Raspers. Shelley wishes to escape with them but is caught by Dr. Arden, who knocks her out and partially amputates both her legs. 
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4 "I Am Anne Frank (Part 1)" Michael Uppendahl Jessica Sharzer November 7, 2012 2ATS04 2.65[13]
A woman (Franka Potente) identifying herself as Anne Frankis brought into the asylum. She tells Sister Jude that Dr. Arden is actually Dr. Hans Grüper, a Nazi. Sister Jude wonders how to bring about the reality of Dr. Arden. Grace admits to Kit that she killed her own father and stepmother for sexually abusing her. Kit wonders if he is, in fact, a serial killer and is simply blocking what really happened the night his wife "vanished." After aversion therapyfails with Lana, Dr. Thredson promises that he will get her out of Briarcliff within a week. "Anne Frank" attacks Dr. Arden and stumbles onto Shelley, who begs Anne to kill her, as she is turning into a Rasper as a result of Dr. Arden's experiments. 
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5 "I Am Anne Frank (Part 2)" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Brad Falchuk November 14, 2012 2ATS05 2.78[14]
Sister Jude hires a famed Nazi hunter (Mark Margolis) to build a case against Dr. Arden. Dr. Thredson convinces Kit to makes a startling confession. "Anne Frank's" husband shows up to take her home, but returns her after she still believes she's the real Anne Frank. Dr. Arden offers to do surgery on her and is given permission. After Sister Jude is threatened by Dr. Arden, she sneaks out on a one night stand for a few drinks at a bar. Dr. Thredson helps Lana escape but traps her in his home, revealing himself to be the real Bloody Face. To prevent Jude from finding Shelley, Sister Mary Eunice takes Shelley to a schoolyard stairwell, where she is discovered. 
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6 "The Origins of Monstrosity" David Semel Ryan Murphy November 21, 2012 2ATS06 1.89[15]
In order to perform last rites, the Monsignor visits Shelley at the hospital. A mysterious young girl (Nikki Hahn) becomes a new patient at Briarcliff after her mother believes she has killed someone. A flashback shows how Dr. Arden came to work at Briarcliff. Sister Jude finally gets evidence of Dr. Arden's horrific past, but puts someone's life and her career at stake. Meanwhile, Dr. Arden, The Monsignor, and Sister Mary Eunice indirectly form an evil union. Lana remains a hostage of Dr. Thredson/Bloody Face, who enlightens her about his past. In present day, the police arrive at the asylum to discover three bodies, while it is also discovered that Bloody Face has captured Teresa. 
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7 "Dark Cousin" Michael Rymer Tim Minear November 28, 2012 2ATS07 2.27[16]
The Angel of Death(Frances Conroy) appears at the asylum after several patients wish to die, one of which is Grace. The angel's visit does not sit well with Sister Mary Eunice, but both agree their individual work is not finished. Sister Jude plans to use the angel's services but first must attempt to make peace with the parents of the girl she hit years ago. Jude is stunned to learn the girl survived the accident. After Lana is able to get away from Dr. Thredson, she is injured in a freak car accident and taken back to Briarcliff. Kit escapes custody to break Grace out of the asylum, but she is accidentally shot by Frank and dies. 
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8 "Unholy Night" Michael Lehmann James Wong December 5, 2012 2ATS08 2.36[17]
A patient dressed as Santa (Ian McShane) stirs up trouble at Briarcliff and seeks revenge on Sister Jude for locking him away in solitary, after he commits a murder during the previous year's Christmas festivities. Dr. Arden secretly calls on Sister Jude for help in saving Sister Mary Eunice, later revealing his efforts to be a ruse leading Jude back to Briarcliff and jeopardy, at Sister Eunice's behest. Lana reunites with Kit making him privy to the fact that Dr. Thredson is Bloody Face which proves him innocent. Dr. Thredson finds Lana at the asylum, but Kit saves her before he can harm her. Dr. Arden also has a startling encounter in the Death Chute while in the midst of disposing of Grace's body. 
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9 "The Coat Hanger" Jeremy Podeswa Jennifer Salt December 12, 2012 2ATS09 2.22[18]
Lana and Kit trick Dr. Thredson into confessing that he is Bloody Face. Dr. Arden convinces Kit to temporarily die and force the aliens to return, only to find out that the aliens save Grace's life and she is pregnant with Kit's baby. Sister Jude gets officially removed from her position and admitted as a patient, causing Monsignor Howard to lead a penitent Leigh to be baptized with disastrous results. Modern day Bloody Face, Johnny Thredson (Dylan McDermott), attends a therapy session. 
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10 "The Name Game" Michael Lehmann Jessica Sharzer January 2, 2013 2ATS10 2.21[19]
Dr. Arden puts an end to his experiments. Kit and Lana continue to pressure the killer Dr. Thredson, who reveals several secrets to Kit. Now a patient and known by her common name, Judy Martin, Sister Jude gets subjected to the asylum's inhumane treatments. Grace goes into labour and a boy is born. Monsignor Howard takes the fight to the possessed Sister Mary Eunice, eventually pushing her off the third floor. Saddened by her death, Dr. Arden kills himself in the same fire that cremates Sister Mary Eunice's body. 
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11 "Spilt Milk" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Brad Falchuk January 9, 2013 2ATS11 2.51[20]
Told by Judy of the truth, Mother Superior Claudia manages to help Lana escape, who exposes the crimes at Briarcliff and those of Dr. Thredson. Lana later confronts Dr. Thredson at his house and kills him. Kit, Grace and their son are sent free and reunited at Kit's home where they find Alma with another baby. Judy promises Monsignor Howard that his and the asylum's downfall are soon to come. Lana tries to get Judy out of Briarcliff but fails because Monsignor Howard has faked her death. 
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12 "Continuum" Craig Zisk Ryan Murphy January 16, 2013 2ATS12 2.30[21]
Kit must deal with his polygamic life with Alma and Grace. Horrified of the aliens' abductions, Alma eventually becomes hysterical, chops Grace to death, and goes into Briarcliff. Sister Jude, now known as "Betty Drake", slips further into insanity at the asylum. Lana publishes a book about her ordeal, even though it may not all be true. Alma dies in the asylum. Johnny seeks out a copy of the book to continue his father's murderous "work". 
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13 "Madness Ends" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Tim Minear January 23, 2013 2ATS13 2.29[22]
During an interview about her career, an older and now famous television investigative reporter, Lana, discusses her crusade to close down Briarcliff and exposing Doctor Arden as a war criminal, which led to the Monsignor killing himself. It is later revealed that Kit secretly rescued Sister Jude from Briarcliff and nursed her back to sanity. Jude eventually becomes part of Kit's family, and creates strong ties with his children. Unfortunately, Jude later dies in Kit's home. Kit later contracts pancreatic cancer and is taken away by the aliens, never to be seen again. Johnny finally confronts Lana after the interview and it is revealed that Lana met with her son (unknowingly to him) briefly as a stranger, protecting him from a bully. Lana (who prior to the interview was told by the police of her son's rampage) ultimately convinces her son to put down the gun. In an unsuspected twist of events, Lana quickly shoots her son in the head before he has the chance to recover from his emotional stupor. The episode cuts back to the events in Sister Jude's office in the first episode, "Welcome to Briarcliff". Lana and Jude have a much more cordial conversation about the nature of evil, as she tries to convince Lana to give up her desires to interview the killer. 
Production[edit]
Development[edit]


What you saw in the [season one] finale was the end of the Harmon house. The second season of the show will be a brand-new home or building to haunt. Just like this year, every season of this show will have a beginning, middle and end. [The second season] won't be in L.A. It will obviously be in America, but in a completely different locale.
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—Executive producer Ryan Murphyon American Horror Story's second season.[23]
In October 2011, the FX Network renewed the series for a second season. In December 2011, series co-creator Ryan Murphyannounced his plans to change the characters and location for the second season.[24][25]
He did say, however, that some actors who starred in the first season would be returning. "The people that are coming back will be playing completely different characters, creatures, monsters, etc. [The Harmons'] stories are done. People who are coming back will be playing entirely new characters," he announced.[23]Season two will take place in an East Coast institution for the criminally insane, called Briarcliff Manor.[26]"It's a completely different world and has nothing to do with Season 1; there's not a mention of Season 1... The second season is set in a completely different time period," commented Murphy.[27]In May 2012, Murphy revealed that that setting for the second season will be an institution for the criminally insanethat Jessica Lange's character operates in the 1960s.[28]
In July 2012, Murphy talked about the second season commenting, "Everyone looks so different, people who were enemies last year are allies this year. The sets are amazing. It's 1964, so everything looks very different."[29]


"To me, last year was a family drama. This is our version of a workplace drama."
—Co-creator Brad Falchukon the second season[26]
Murphy had also told TV Guidethat there would not be any ghostsin the second season: "I think the storyis horrifying," he said. "The story is a period piece in a mental institution based largely on truth and truth is always scarier than fiction."[30]
In August 2012, Murphy announced the season's new name by stating: "We picked 'Asylum' because it not only describes the setting—an insane asylum run by Jessica Lange's character which was formerly a tuberculosisward—but also signifies a place of haven for the unloved and the unwanted," he said. "This year's theme is about sanity and tackling real life horrors."[5]
Previous consulting producer Tim Minearwas promoted to executive producer and continued writing for the series, beginning with the season premiere[31]He also scripted the season finale.
In a January 2013 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Murphy spoke about originally wanting to set the season in a prison: "I think at one point as we were spitballing season two before we landed on the asylum idea, we had actually talked about doing the second season in a prison but then Alcatrazcame along and stole that idea. It was never very definitive but I always liked that idea. I think an insane asylum for us was probably much more effective."[32]
Casting[edit]
In March 2012, Murphy revealed that the second season had been conceptualized around Jessica Lange, saying: "This will really be the Jessica Lange show so I'm very excited about it. We are designing this amazing new opposite of the Constance character for her. She and I have spoken about different things. She has a lot of ideas, and has a lot of input into her character. She told me some things she has always wanted to play as an actress." Lange's character is Sister Jude, apparently a sadistic nun.[9][33]Zachary Quinto, who had a recurring role as Chad in the first season, was confirmed as one of the leads in March 2012, portraying Dr. Oliver Thredson, a psychiatrist with groundbreaking treatment methods that go against Sister Jude's.[34][35][36]Quinto had stated that his new character was sane and very grounded.[37]


Early promotional poster for American Horror Story: Asylum
At the William S. Paley Television Festival, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabewere confirmed to return as main cast members for the second season.[38]Paulson portrayed Lana Winters, a lesbian reporter whose girlfriend is coerced by Sister Jude into having her committed to the asylum.[36][39]Rabe's character is Sister Mary Eunice, an innocent and loyal second-in-charge to Lange's Sister Jude.[36][40]Peters plays the role of Kit Walker, a man who's accused of murdering his wife, Alma (Olford), but he claims she was abducted by aliens.[36][41]Murphy had stated that Peters, "who was last season's ultimate badass bad boy", would be the hero of the show this year.[28]
It was reported in March 2012 that Maroon 5frontman Adam Levinewas in negotiations to appear in the second season. He plays Leo, a "contemporary character and half of a couple known only as 'The Lovers'", according to Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly.[42][43]Levine revealed to E!in June 2012 that his character is "newly married and I go with my wife on our honeymoon," he stated. "I don't want to tell you too much... but it's gory."[44]Jenna Dewan-Tatumplayed his wife, Teresa.[45]In April 2012, Lizzie Brocheréwas cast to play Grace, a character described originally as "a fierce, ferocious, extremely sexual, and dangerous wild-child sexpot" to rival Jessica Lange's new character, but the role was later heavily revamped.[46][47]In May 2012, James Cromwellsigned on to co-star as Dr. Arthur Arden, a man who works in the asylum,[36][48][49][50]and who is revealed to have been a Nazi. Chloë Sevignyplayed the role of Shelley the Nymphomaniac, a woman who likes sex too much and whose husband has her placed in the asylum.[28][51]
In June 2012, actor Joseph Fiennesjoined the main cast as Monsignor Timothy Howard, a possible love interest for Jessica Lange's Sister Jude.[36][50][52][53]Also in June 2012, Chris Zylkawas cast to play Daniel, who was touted as "the most beautiful boy in the world and a deaf mute";[54]however, Zylka was later replaced by an unmentioned actor, due to his reluctance to shave his head for the role.[55]Britne Oldford was cast in the recurring role of Alma, Peters' character's supposed dead/missing wife.[41][56]In July 2012, Mark Consueloswas cast as a patient named Spivey, who was described as a degenerate bully.[57]Also in July, Clea DuVallwas cast as Wendy, a school teacher and Lana's girlfriend,[36]and Franka Potentewas cast in an unspecified role, which was later revealed to be Anne Frank/Charlotte Brown.[58][59]
On August 6, 2012, Blake Sheldon was cast in the dual role of Devon and Cooper, both described as "tall, thin and psychopathic." Ultimately Sheldon wound up portraying only Cooper.[60]Season one actress Frances Conroy(Moira) guest starred as The Angel of Death.[61]Emmy Awardwinner Eric Stonestreetwas scheduled to guest star again, this season as a killer, but the appearance never came to fruition.[62]Ozalum Mark Margolisrecurred as Sam Goodwin, while actor David Chisumand actress Amy Farringtonguest starred as a caring husband and a troubled mother, respectively.[63]In mid-October, Kingsveteran Ian McShanejoined the season in the recurring role of Leigh Emerson, a psychotic man who murders people while wearing a Santa Claussuit; he has a vendetta against Sister Jude.[64][65]Former series co-star Dylan McDermottappeared during the second-half of the season as Johnny Morgan, who is actually Johnny Thredson and the modern day Bloody Face.[66]
Filming[edit]
Principal photographyfor the second season began on July 17, 2012.[9]The exteriors for the second season were filmed in Hidden Valley, Ventura County, California, a rural area outside Los Angeles.[67]The exterior filming of Briarcliff was done at the old Orange Countycourthouse.[68]Series production designer Mark Worthington stated: "It's referred to as Richardsonian and Romanesque. It's named after an architect named Henry Hobson Richardson. He developed the style in the 19th century. It's circular arches, heavy stone. It’s creepy, great for horror. It's dark, dark shiny brick. That's how we got away from all the hospital light stuff. There's still an institutional feel to it."[69]
Marketing[edit]
Similar to the first season, FX published mini teaser trailersfor the second on the show's Facebookpage.[70][71]
Reception[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story

Year
Association
Category
Nominee(s)
Result
2012 17th Satellite Awards[72] Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film Evan Peters Nominated
Best Television Series – Genre American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
2013 3rd Critics' Choice Television Awards[73] Best Movie/Miniseries American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Best Actress in a Miniseries/Movie Jessica Lange Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Zachary Quinto Won
James Cromwell Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries Sarah Paulson Won
Lily Rabe Nominated
19th Screen Actors Guild Awards[74] Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jessica Lange Nominated
24th GLAAD Media Awards[75] Outstanding TV Movie or Miniseries American Horror Story: Asylum Won
29th TCA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, and Specials American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
39th Saturn Awards[76] Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Best Actress on Television Sarah Paulson Nominated
Best Supporting Actress on Television Jessica Lange Nominated
65th Directors Guild of America Awards[77] Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or Television Film Michael Rymerfor "Dark Cousin" Nominated
70th Golden Globe Awards[78] Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Jessica Lange Nominated
American Film Institute[79] Top Ten Television Program of 2012 American Horror Story: Asylum Won
Art Directors Guild Award[80] Excellence in Production Design: Television Movie or Miniseries Mark Worthington for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Won
Golden Reel Awards[81] Best Sound Editing: Short Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television Episode: "Welcome to Briarcliff" Won
Producers Guild of America Award Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Ryan Murphy, Brad Buecker, Dante Di Loreto, Brad Falchuk, Chip Vucelich, and Alexis Martin Woodall Nominated
2nd PAAFTJ Television Awards [82] Best Miniseries or TV Movie American Horror Story: Asylum Pending
Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie Jessica Lange Pending
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie James Cromwell Pending
Zachary Quinto Pending
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie Sarah Paulson Pending
Best Cast in a Miniseries or TV Movie Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Lizzie Brocheré, James Cromwell, and Jessica Lange Pending
Best Directing for a Miniseries or TV Movie Michael Rymer for "Dark Cousin" Pending
Best Writing for a Miniseries or TV Movie Brad Falchuk for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Pending
Best Artistic/Visual Achievement for a Miniseries or TV Movie Michael Goi (cinematography), Mark Worthington (production design), Andrew Murdock (art direction), Elen Brill (set decoration), Monte C. Haught (hair), and Lou Eyrich (costumes) for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Pending
Best Technical Achievement for a Miniseries or TV Movie Stewart Schill (film editing), Jason Piccioni (visual effects), and John Bauman (sound mixing) for "Madness Ends" Pending
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Jessica Lange Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie James Cromwell Won
Zachary Quinto Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Sarah Paulson Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie Mark Worthington, Andrew Murdock, and Ellen Brill for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Nominated
Mark Worthington, Edward L. Rubin, and Ellen Brill for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Robert Ulrich and Eric Dawson Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Chrisi Karvonides and Conan Castro for "Madness Ends" Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie Michael Goi for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie Fabienne Bouville for "Nor'easter" Nominated
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or Movie Monte C. Haught, Janis Clark, Stacey K. Black, Natalie Driscoll, and Michelle Ceglia Nominated
Outstanding Main Title Design Ryan Murphy, Kyle W.J. Cooper, Juan Ruiz Anchia, and Kate Berry Nominated
Outstanding Make-up for a Miniseries or Movie Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, and John Elliot Nominated
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special Eryn Krueger Mekash, Mike Mekash, Hiroshi Yada, Christopher Nelson, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, Christien Tinsley, and Jason Hamer Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Gary Megregian, Steve M. Stuhr, Jason Krane, Christian Buenaventura, Timothy A. Cleveland, David Klotz, Andrew Dawson, and Noel Vought for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Won
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie Sean Rush, Joe Earle, and Doug Andham for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Nominated
Reviews[edit]
American Horror Story: Asylumhas received very positive reviews from critics and scored 64 out of 100 on Metacriticbased on 21 reviews.[83]James Poniewozikfrom Timesaid of the early episodes of the second season: "AHS: Asylumfeels like a more focused, if equally frenetic, screamfest. It's also gorgeously realized, with a vision of its '60s institution setting so detailed you can smell the stale air and incense."[84]Maureen Ryan of The Huffington Postsaid, "It's to the credit of Asylum's writers, directors and cast that the emotional pain of the characters often feels as real as their uncertainty and terror."[85]Verne Gay from Newsdaygave the season a C grade, writing that it "has some good special effects, just not much of a story to hang them on."[86]However, Linda Stasi of the New York Postthought this season was "over the top," adding, "I need to enter [an asylum] myself after two hours of this craziness."[87]
In a round-up of outstanding entertainers and programs of 2012, Jess Cagle, Managing Editor of Entertainment Weekly, praised "its ballsy, go-for-broke, don't-tax-the-attention-span-of-any-gnats-who-might-be-watching approach", writing:

You know a show has a lot going on when the occasional appearance of extraterrestrialsis no more surprising than spotting a Priuson Modern Family. FX's grand experiment American Horror Storycame howling back for its second terrifying season with less of a story...than a macabre, unforgettable, discordant symphony of images and characters... American Horror Story: Asylum, set mostly in the 1960s, took the current zeitgeist—with all its free-floating fear, nefarious undercurrents, and outrageous anxiety—skinned it alive, and turned it into a lampto illuminate our collectively twisted psyche and voracious appetite for distraction.[88]
Ratings[edit]
The first episode of the season gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49 and garnered 3.85 million viewers,[89]marking the highest numbers for the series and the highest numbers for the night's cable competition.[90]
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American Horror Story: Asylum
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Region 1 DVD cover art

Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
13
Broadcast

Original channel
FX
Original run
October 17, 2012– January 23, 2013
Home video release
DVDrelease
Region 1
October 8, 2013[1]
Region 2
October 8, 2013[2]
Region 4
October 16, 2013[3]
Blu-ray Discrelease
Region A
October 8, 2013[1]
Region B
October 8, 2013[4]
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American Horror Story: Asylum, the second season of the American FXhorrortelevision series American Horror Story, originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013.[5]Announced on October 31, 2011, the premise of the second season marks a departure from that of the series' first season, featuring all new characters and a new location.[6][7][8][9]Thus, American Horror Storyhas been deemed an anthology series. American Horror Story: Asylumbegins in 1964 at the Briarcliff Mental Institution, following the stories of the patients, doctors and nuns who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present.
The season garnered seventeen Primetime Emmy Awardnominations, more than any other show. The performances of Jessica Lange, James Cromwell, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabewere particularly praised, with Cromwell winning the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

Contents
 [hide] 1Plot
2Cast and characters2.1Main cast
2.2Recurring cast
3Episodes
4Production4.1Development
4.2Casting
4.3Filming
5Marketing
6Reception6.1Awards and nominations
6.2Reviews
6.3Ratings
7References
8External links
Plot[edit]
The second season of American Horror Storyfollows the patients, doctors and nuns who occupy Briarcliff Mental Institution in Massachusetts in 1964, intercut with scenes from the present. Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) and Sister Mary Eunice (Lily Rabe) maintain the institution that was founded by Monsignor Timothy Howard (Joseph Fiennes) to treat and house the criminally insane. Psychiatrist Dr. Oliver Thredson (Zachary Quinto) and scientist Dr. Arthur Arden (James Cromwell) treat the patients within the facility. The patients, many of whom claim to be unjustly institutionalized, include lesbian journalist Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson), accused serial killer Kit Walker (Evan Peters), and alleged murderer Grace Bertrand (Lizzie Brocheré).
As the season unfolds, information is revealed about everyone's past, and present, personal lives. Sister Jude was once a philandering nightclub singer who unintentionally killed a young girl in a drunk-driving accident in 1949. This led her to become a nun and she was later selected to work at Briarcliff. Sister Mary Eunice becomes possessed and taunts Sister Jude about the accident. Sister Jude later discovers, however, that the girl she thought she killed is actually alive. Sister Jude figures that God had a plan for her all along, and decides that it is her job to destroy all the remaining evil at Briarcliff.
The evil includes the sadistic scientists Dr. Arden and Dr. Thredson. Arden is a former Nazi whose experiments have produced "Raspers", mutated former patients, who lurk in the woods surrounding the institution. He and Sister Jude often clash with their differing views of how the facility should be run. Dr. Thredson is a psychiatrist assigned to evaluate accused serial killer Walker, although it is revealed that Thredson is the actual killer. Walker believes his wife Alma (Britne Oldford) was kidnapped by aliens and Thredson makes it his mission to pin her disappearance and possible murder, among others, on him. Walker is duped into taping a confession and is arrested for the murders. He later escapes custody.
Thredson also tries to "reform" another patient that has been wrongfully committed. Lana Winters is an ambitious journalist who attempts to expose Briarcliff's mistreatments. She is in a relationship with girlfriend Wendy (Clea Duvall), who is blackmailed by Sister Jude into committing Winters. It is revealed that Thredson has also killed Wendy and, at first, tells Winters that the killer is still on the loose. Thredson agrees to help Winters escape the asylum, but she learns his dark secret and that he sees her as the mother he never had. He rapes her, she escapes, only to end up back at Briarcliff. She later learns she is pregnant with Thredson's baby.
Meanwhile, believing his wife is dead or missing, Kit Walker has taken up with inmate Grace Bertrand. She is accused of murdering her family and it is revealed that she actually had. She and Walker get caught having sex before his arrest and they are separated with the intent to be sterilized. However, she is abducted by aliens and is later returned, very pregnant and ready to give birth. Walker has allowed himself to be caught and arranges for her and their baby to be released. The three arrive at his home to find his wife Alma, alive and with her own baby.
While all this is going on, the possessed Sister Mary Eunice is able to get Sister Jude deposed and committed. Mary Eunice takes over Briarcliff, with Dr. Arden's help. She nurses the weakened Monsignor Howard back to health and he tries to perform a failed exorcism on her. She rapes him but later tires of all that is going on and Howard kills her by throwing her off the third floor balcony. Dr. Arden, after becoming loyal to Mary Eunice, cremates her while immolating himself.
Lana Winters successfully captures a confession from Dr. Thredson, but decides to corner him in his house to say she has turned the tape over to the police. He states, because he is insane, no jury will convict him and she shoots him. In the present, she has become a famous television investigative reporter and gets Briarcliff closed down for its inhumane treatments. Winters reveals that Monsignor Howard committed suicide. She also reports that Kit Walker took in Sister Jude, after Alma was committed for killing Grace Bertrand for talking about possibility of the aliens coming back. Jude's dementia worsens and she is taken into the woods by the children. Her mind gets healed but she later dies. Kit Walker is later abducted after he contracts pancreatic cancer.
Winters' grown son (Dylan McDermott) has vowed vengeance against her, the mother who never loved him, especially when she claims he had died at birth. She ultimately convinces him that he is not like his murderous father and then uses his own gun to kill him.
Cast and characters[edit]
Main article: List of American Horror Story characters#Asylum
Main cast[edit]
Zachary Quintoas Dr. Oliver Thredson (12 episodes)
Joseph Fiennesas Monsignor Timothy Howard (10 episodes)
Sarah Paulsonas Lana Winters (13 episodes)
Evan Petersas Kit Walker (13 episodes)
Lily Rabeas Sister Mary Eunice (10 episodes)
Lizzie Brocheréas Grace Bertrand (11 episodes)
James Cromwellas Dr. Arthur Arden / Hans Grüper (10 episodes)
Jessica Langeas Sister Jude / Judy Martin (13 episodes)
Recurring cast[edit]
Naomi Grossman as Pepper (7 episodes)
Fredric Lehneas Frank McCann (7 episodes)
Chloë Sevignyas Shelley (6 episodes)
Clea DuVallas Wendy Peyser (6 episodes)
Britne Oldfordas Alma Walker (6 episodes)
Jenna Dewan-Tatumas Teresa Morrison (6 episodes)
Dylan McDermottas Johnny Morgan (5 episodes)
Frances Conroyas The Angel of Death / Shachath (5 episodes)
Barbara Tarbuckas Mother Superior Claudia (5 episodes)
Adam Levineas Leo Morrison (5 episodes)
Mark Consuelosas Spivey (4 episodes)
Mark Margolisas Sam Goodwin (3 episodes)
Ian McShaneas Leigh Emerson (2 episodes)
Franka Potenteas Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown (2 episodes)
Episodes[edit]
See also: List of American Horror Story episodes

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1 "Welcome to Briarcliff" Bradley Buecker Tim Minear October 17, 2012 2ATS01 3.85[10]
In present day, a newlywed couple, Teresa and Leo, explore the now-abandoned Briarcliff Manor, a former insane asylum. Flashback to 1964 shows Kit Walker being committed there, accused of being infamous serial killer "Bloody Face". Kit protests his innocence and flashes of his scattered memory suggest something far more sinister responsible. At Briarcliff, Kit befriends Grace, a fellow inmate believed to have murdered her family. Journalist Lana Winters trespasses onto Briarcliff, intent on exposing its mistreatment of inmates. She is confronted by the tyrannical Sister Jude, who has her committed to the asylum because of her homosexuality(her girlfriend is Wendy Peyser, a teacher). A bitter rivalry is ignited between Sister Jude and Dr. Arthur Arden, who uses torture and murder in his quest to discover the secret of madness. In present day, Teresa and Leo are attacked and pursued through Briarcliff by Bloody Face. 
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2 "Tricks and Treats" Bradley Buecker James Wong October 24, 2012 2ATS02 3.06[11]
"Bloody Face" kills people in both time periods, present and 1964. An exorcistis called to the asylum after a teenager's behavior goes beyond clinical help; he is possessed. The ritual gives Lana and Grace a chance to escape, but Lana, who feels betrayed that Grace wants Kit to go with them, foils the plan by getting Grace and Kit caught. The possessed teenager exposes Sister Jude's dark past that haunts her to this day, revealing that she used to be a sleazy bar singer who accidentally ran over and killed a little girl while driving drunk. The teenager dies after the demon exits his body during the exorcism and enters Sister Mary Eunice instead. 
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3 "Nor'easter" Michael Uppendahl Jennifer Salt October 31, 2012 2ATS03 2.47[12]
In the present, Teresa and Leo are shot by men in Bloody Face masks, who are then approached by the real Bloody Face. In 1964, the possessed Sister Mary Eunice begins her corruption of the asylum. She kills a patient who senses that she is possessed, tries to seduce Dr. Arden, and drives Sister Jude nearly insane by hinting at her past transgressions. Grace, Kit, and Lana attempt to escape the prison during a storm but retreat after crossing paths with the Raspers. Shelley wishes to escape with them but is caught by Dr. Arden, who knocks her out and partially amputates both her legs. 
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4 "I Am Anne Frank (Part 1)" Michael Uppendahl Jessica Sharzer November 7, 2012 2ATS04 2.65[13]
A woman (Franka Potente) identifying herself as Anne Frankis brought into the asylum. She tells Sister Jude that Dr. Arden is actually Dr. Hans Grüper, a Nazi. Sister Jude wonders how to bring about the reality of Dr. Arden. Grace admits to Kit that she killed her own father and stepmother for sexually abusing her. Kit wonders if he is, in fact, a serial killer and is simply blocking what really happened the night his wife "vanished." After aversion therapyfails with Lana, Dr. Thredson promises that he will get her out of Briarcliff within a week. "Anne Frank" attacks Dr. Arden and stumbles onto Shelley, who begs Anne to kill her, as she is turning into a Rasper as a result of Dr. Arden's experiments. 
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5 "I Am Anne Frank (Part 2)" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Brad Falchuk November 14, 2012 2ATS05 2.78[14]
Sister Jude hires a famed Nazi hunter (Mark Margolis) to build a case against Dr. Arden. Dr. Thredson convinces Kit to makes a startling confession. "Anne Frank's" husband shows up to take her home, but returns her after she still believes she's the real Anne Frank. Dr. Arden offers to do surgery on her and is given permission. After Sister Jude is threatened by Dr. Arden, she sneaks out on a one night stand for a few drinks at a bar. Dr. Thredson helps Lana escape but traps her in his home, revealing himself to be the real Bloody Face. To prevent Jude from finding Shelley, Sister Mary Eunice takes Shelley to a schoolyard stairwell, where she is discovered. 
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6 "The Origins of Monstrosity" David Semel Ryan Murphy November 21, 2012 2ATS06 1.89[15]
In order to perform last rites, the Monsignor visits Shelley at the hospital. A mysterious young girl (Nikki Hahn) becomes a new patient at Briarcliff after her mother believes she has killed someone. A flashback shows how Dr. Arden came to work at Briarcliff. Sister Jude finally gets evidence of Dr. Arden's horrific past, but puts someone's life and her career at stake. Meanwhile, Dr. Arden, The Monsignor, and Sister Mary Eunice indirectly form an evil union. Lana remains a hostage of Dr. Thredson/Bloody Face, who enlightens her about his past. In present day, the police arrive at the asylum to discover three bodies, while it is also discovered that Bloody Face has captured Teresa. 
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7 "Dark Cousin" Michael Rymer Tim Minear November 28, 2012 2ATS07 2.27[16]
The Angel of Death(Frances Conroy) appears at the asylum after several patients wish to die, one of which is Grace. The angel's visit does not sit well with Sister Mary Eunice, but both agree their individual work is not finished. Sister Jude plans to use the angel's services but first must attempt to make peace with the parents of the girl she hit years ago. Jude is stunned to learn the girl survived the accident. After Lana is able to get away from Dr. Thredson, she is injured in a freak car accident and taken back to Briarcliff. Kit escapes custody to break Grace out of the asylum, but she is accidentally shot by Frank and dies. 
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8 "Unholy Night" Michael Lehmann James Wong December 5, 2012 2ATS08 2.36[17]
A patient dressed as Santa (Ian McShane) stirs up trouble at Briarcliff and seeks revenge on Sister Jude for locking him away in solitary, after he commits a murder during the previous year's Christmas festivities. Dr. Arden secretly calls on Sister Jude for help in saving Sister Mary Eunice, later revealing his efforts to be a ruse leading Jude back to Briarcliff and jeopardy, at Sister Eunice's behest. Lana reunites with Kit making him privy to the fact that Dr. Thredson is Bloody Face which proves him innocent. Dr. Thredson finds Lana at the asylum, but Kit saves her before he can harm her. Dr. Arden also has a startling encounter in the Death Chute while in the midst of disposing of Grace's body. 
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9 "The Coat Hanger" Jeremy Podeswa Jennifer Salt December 12, 2012 2ATS09 2.22[18]
Lana and Kit trick Dr. Thredson into confessing that he is Bloody Face. Dr. Arden convinces Kit to temporarily die and force the aliens to return, only to find out that the aliens save Grace's life and she is pregnant with Kit's baby. Sister Jude gets officially removed from her position and admitted as a patient, causing Monsignor Howard to lead a penitent Leigh to be baptized with disastrous results. Modern day Bloody Face, Johnny Thredson (Dylan McDermott), attends a therapy session. 
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10 "The Name Game" Michael Lehmann Jessica Sharzer January 2, 2013 2ATS10 2.21[19]
Dr. Arden puts an end to his experiments. Kit and Lana continue to pressure the killer Dr. Thredson, who reveals several secrets to Kit. Now a patient and known by her common name, Judy Martin, Sister Jude gets subjected to the asylum's inhumane treatments. Grace goes into labour and a boy is born. Monsignor Howard takes the fight to the possessed Sister Mary Eunice, eventually pushing her off the third floor. Saddened by her death, Dr. Arden kills himself in the same fire that cremates Sister Mary Eunice's body. 
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11 "Spilt Milk" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Brad Falchuk January 9, 2013 2ATS11 2.51[20]
Told by Judy of the truth, Mother Superior Claudia manages to help Lana escape, who exposes the crimes at Briarcliff and those of Dr. Thredson. Lana later confronts Dr. Thredson at his house and kills him. Kit, Grace and their son are sent free and reunited at Kit's home where they find Alma with another baby. Judy promises Monsignor Howard that his and the asylum's downfall are soon to come. Lana tries to get Judy out of Briarcliff but fails because Monsignor Howard has faked her death. 
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12 "Continuum" Craig Zisk Ryan Murphy January 16, 2013 2ATS12 2.30[21]
Kit must deal with his polygamic life with Alma and Grace. Horrified of the aliens' abductions, Alma eventually becomes hysterical, chops Grace to death, and goes into Briarcliff. Sister Jude, now known as "Betty Drake", slips further into insanity at the asylum. Lana publishes a book about her ordeal, even though it may not all be true. Alma dies in the asylum. Johnny seeks out a copy of the book to continue his father's murderous "work". 
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13 "Madness Ends" Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Tim Minear January 23, 2013 2ATS13 2.29[22]
During an interview about her career, an older and now famous television investigative reporter, Lana, discusses her crusade to close down Briarcliff and exposing Doctor Arden as a war criminal, which led to the Monsignor killing himself. It is later revealed that Kit secretly rescued Sister Jude from Briarcliff and nursed her back to sanity. Jude eventually becomes part of Kit's family, and creates strong ties with his children. Unfortunately, Jude later dies in Kit's home. Kit later contracts pancreatic cancer and is taken away by the aliens, never to be seen again. Johnny finally confronts Lana after the interview and it is revealed that Lana met with her son (unknowingly to him) briefly as a stranger, protecting him from a bully. Lana (who prior to the interview was told by the police of her son's rampage) ultimately convinces her son to put down the gun. In an unsuspected twist of events, Lana quickly shoots her son in the head before he has the chance to recover from his emotional stupor. The episode cuts back to the events in Sister Jude's office in the first episode, "Welcome to Briarcliff". Lana and Jude have a much more cordial conversation about the nature of evil, as she tries to convince Lana to give up her desires to interview the killer. 
Production[edit]
Development[edit]


What you saw in the [season one] finale was the end of the Harmon house. The second season of the show will be a brand-new home or building to haunt. Just like this year, every season of this show will have a beginning, middle and end. [The second season] won't be in L.A. It will obviously be in America, but in a completely different locale.
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—Executive producer Ryan Murphyon American Horror Story's second season.[23]
In October 2011, the FX Network renewed the series for a second season. In December 2011, series co-creator Ryan Murphyannounced his plans to change the characters and location for the second season.[24][25]
He did say, however, that some actors who starred in the first season would be returning. "The people that are coming back will be playing completely different characters, creatures, monsters, etc. [The Harmons'] stories are done. People who are coming back will be playing entirely new characters," he announced.[23]Season two will take place in an East Coast institution for the criminally insane, called Briarcliff Manor.[26]"It's a completely different world and has nothing to do with Season 1; there's not a mention of Season 1... The second season is set in a completely different time period," commented Murphy.[27]In May 2012, Murphy revealed that that setting for the second season will be an institution for the criminally insanethat Jessica Lange's character operates in the 1960s.[28]
In July 2012, Murphy talked about the second season commenting, "Everyone looks so different, people who were enemies last year are allies this year. The sets are amazing. It's 1964, so everything looks very different."[29]


"To me, last year was a family drama. This is our version of a workplace drama."
—Co-creator Brad Falchukon the second season[26]
Murphy had also told TV Guidethat there would not be any ghostsin the second season: "I think the storyis horrifying," he said. "The story is a period piece in a mental institution based largely on truth and truth is always scarier than fiction."[30]
In August 2012, Murphy announced the season's new name by stating: "We picked 'Asylum' because it not only describes the setting—an insane asylum run by Jessica Lange's character which was formerly a tuberculosisward—but also signifies a place of haven for the unloved and the unwanted," he said. "This year's theme is about sanity and tackling real life horrors."[5]
Previous consulting producer Tim Minearwas promoted to executive producer and continued writing for the series, beginning with the season premiere[31]He also scripted the season finale.
In a January 2013 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Murphy spoke about originally wanting to set the season in a prison: "I think at one point as we were spitballing season two before we landed on the asylum idea, we had actually talked about doing the second season in a prison but then Alcatrazcame along and stole that idea. It was never very definitive but I always liked that idea. I think an insane asylum for us was probably much more effective."[32]
Casting[edit]
In March 2012, Murphy revealed that the second season had been conceptualized around Jessica Lange, saying: "This will really be the Jessica Lange show so I'm very excited about it. We are designing this amazing new opposite of the Constance character for her. She and I have spoken about different things. She has a lot of ideas, and has a lot of input into her character. She told me some things she has always wanted to play as an actress." Lange's character is Sister Jude, apparently a sadistic nun.[9][33]Zachary Quinto, who had a recurring role as Chad in the first season, was confirmed as one of the leads in March 2012, portraying Dr. Oliver Thredson, a psychiatrist with groundbreaking treatment methods that go against Sister Jude's.[34][35][36]Quinto had stated that his new character was sane and very grounded.[37]


Early promotional poster for American Horror Story: Asylum
At the William S. Paley Television Festival, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabewere confirmed to return as main cast members for the second season.[38]Paulson portrayed Lana Winters, a lesbian reporter whose girlfriend is coerced by Sister Jude into having her committed to the asylum.[36][39]Rabe's character is Sister Mary Eunice, an innocent and loyal second-in-charge to Lange's Sister Jude.[36][40]Peters plays the role of Kit Walker, a man who's accused of murdering his wife, Alma (Olford), but he claims she was abducted by aliens.[36][41]Murphy had stated that Peters, "who was last season's ultimate badass bad boy", would be the hero of the show this year.[28]
It was reported in March 2012 that Maroon 5frontman Adam Levinewas in negotiations to appear in the second season. He plays Leo, a "contemporary character and half of a couple known only as 'The Lovers'", according to Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly.[42][43]Levine revealed to E!in June 2012 that his character is "newly married and I go with my wife on our honeymoon," he stated. "I don't want to tell you too much... but it's gory."[44]Jenna Dewan-Tatumplayed his wife, Teresa.[45]In April 2012, Lizzie Brocheréwas cast to play Grace, a character described originally as "a fierce, ferocious, extremely sexual, and dangerous wild-child sexpot" to rival Jessica Lange's new character, but the role was later heavily revamped.[46][47]In May 2012, James Cromwellsigned on to co-star as Dr. Arthur Arden, a man who works in the asylum,[36][48][49][50]and who is revealed to have been a Nazi. Chloë Sevignyplayed the role of Shelley the Nymphomaniac, a woman who likes sex too much and whose husband has her placed in the asylum.[28][51]
In June 2012, actor Joseph Fiennesjoined the main cast as Monsignor Timothy Howard, a possible love interest for Jessica Lange's Sister Jude.[36][50][52][53]Also in June 2012, Chris Zylkawas cast to play Daniel, who was touted as "the most beautiful boy in the world and a deaf mute";[54]however, Zylka was later replaced by an unmentioned actor, due to his reluctance to shave his head for the role.[55]Britne Oldford was cast in the recurring role of Alma, Peters' character's supposed dead/missing wife.[41][56]In July 2012, Mark Consueloswas cast as a patient named Spivey, who was described as a degenerate bully.[57]Also in July, Clea DuVallwas cast as Wendy, a school teacher and Lana's girlfriend,[36]and Franka Potentewas cast in an unspecified role, which was later revealed to be Anne Frank/Charlotte Brown.[58][59]
On August 6, 2012, Blake Sheldon was cast in the dual role of Devon and Cooper, both described as "tall, thin and psychopathic." Ultimately Sheldon wound up portraying only Cooper.[60]Season one actress Frances Conroy(Moira) guest starred as The Angel of Death.[61]Emmy Awardwinner Eric Stonestreetwas scheduled to guest star again, this season as a killer, but the appearance never came to fruition.[62]Ozalum Mark Margolisrecurred as Sam Goodwin, while actor David Chisumand actress Amy Farringtonguest starred as a caring husband and a troubled mother, respectively.[63]In mid-October, Kingsveteran Ian McShanejoined the season in the recurring role of Leigh Emerson, a psychotic man who murders people while wearing a Santa Claussuit; he has a vendetta against Sister Jude.[64][65]Former series co-star Dylan McDermottappeared during the second-half of the season as Johnny Morgan, who is actually Johnny Thredson and the modern day Bloody Face.[66]
Filming[edit]
Principal photographyfor the second season began on July 17, 2012.[9]The exteriors for the second season were filmed in Hidden Valley, Ventura County, California, a rural area outside Los Angeles.[67]The exterior filming of Briarcliff was done at the old Orange Countycourthouse.[68]Series production designer Mark Worthington stated: "It's referred to as Richardsonian and Romanesque. It's named after an architect named Henry Hobson Richardson. He developed the style in the 19th century. It's circular arches, heavy stone. It’s creepy, great for horror. It's dark, dark shiny brick. That's how we got away from all the hospital light stuff. There's still an institutional feel to it."[69]
Marketing[edit]
Similar to the first season, FX published mini teaser trailersfor the second on the show's Facebookpage.[70][71]
Reception[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story

Year
Association
Category
Nominee(s)
Result
2012 17th Satellite Awards[72] Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film Evan Peters Nominated
Best Television Series – Genre American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
2013 3rd Critics' Choice Television Awards[73] Best Movie/Miniseries American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Best Actress in a Miniseries/Movie Jessica Lange Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Zachary Quinto Won
James Cromwell Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries Sarah Paulson Won
Lily Rabe Nominated
19th Screen Actors Guild Awards[74] Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jessica Lange Nominated
24th GLAAD Media Awards[75] Outstanding TV Movie or Miniseries American Horror Story: Asylum Won
29th TCA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, and Specials American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
39th Saturn Awards[76] Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Best Actress on Television Sarah Paulson Nominated
Best Supporting Actress on Television Jessica Lange Nominated
65th Directors Guild of America Awards[77] Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or Television Film Michael Rymerfor "Dark Cousin" Nominated
70th Golden Globe Awards[78] Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Jessica Lange Nominated
American Film Institute[79] Top Ten Television Program of 2012 American Horror Story: Asylum Won
Art Directors Guild Award[80] Excellence in Production Design: Television Movie or Miniseries Mark Worthington for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Won
Golden Reel Awards[81] Best Sound Editing: Short Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television Episode: "Welcome to Briarcliff" Won
Producers Guild of America Award Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Ryan Murphy, Brad Buecker, Dante Di Loreto, Brad Falchuk, Chip Vucelich, and Alexis Martin Woodall Nominated
2nd PAAFTJ Television Awards [82] Best Miniseries or TV Movie American Horror Story: Asylum Pending
Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie Jessica Lange Pending
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie James Cromwell Pending
Zachary Quinto Pending
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie Sarah Paulson Pending
Best Cast in a Miniseries or TV Movie Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Lizzie Brocheré, James Cromwell, and Jessica Lange Pending
Best Directing for a Miniseries or TV Movie Michael Rymer for "Dark Cousin" Pending
Best Writing for a Miniseries or TV Movie Brad Falchuk for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Pending
Best Artistic/Visual Achievement for a Miniseries or TV Movie Michael Goi (cinematography), Mark Worthington (production design), Andrew Murdock (art direction), Elen Brill (set decoration), Monte C. Haught (hair), and Lou Eyrich (costumes) for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Pending
Best Technical Achievement for a Miniseries or TV Movie Stewart Schill (film editing), Jason Piccioni (visual effects), and John Bauman (sound mixing) for "Madness Ends" Pending
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Jessica Lange Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie James Cromwell Won
Zachary Quinto Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Sarah Paulson Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie Mark Worthington, Andrew Murdock, and Ellen Brill for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Nominated
Mark Worthington, Edward L. Rubin, and Ellen Brill for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Robert Ulrich and Eric Dawson Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Chrisi Karvonides and Conan Castro for "Madness Ends" Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie Michael Goi for "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie Fabienne Bouville for "Nor'easter" Nominated
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or Movie Monte C. Haught, Janis Clark, Stacey K. Black, Natalie Driscoll, and Michelle Ceglia Nominated
Outstanding Main Title Design Ryan Murphy, Kyle W.J. Cooper, Juan Ruiz Anchia, and Kate Berry Nominated
Outstanding Make-up for a Miniseries or Movie Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, and John Elliot Nominated
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special Eryn Krueger Mekash, Mike Mekash, Hiroshi Yada, Christopher Nelson, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, Christien Tinsley, and Jason Hamer Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Gary Megregian, Steve M. Stuhr, Jason Krane, Christian Buenaventura, Timothy A. Cleveland, David Klotz, Andrew Dawson, and Noel Vought for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Won
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie Sean Rush, Joe Earle, and Doug Andham for "Welcome to Briarcliff" Nominated
Reviews[edit]
American Horror Story: Asylumhas received very positive reviews from critics and scored 64 out of 100 on Metacriticbased on 21 reviews.[83]James Poniewozikfrom Timesaid of the early episodes of the second season: "AHS: Asylumfeels like a more focused, if equally frenetic, screamfest. It's also gorgeously realized, with a vision of its '60s institution setting so detailed you can smell the stale air and incense."[84]Maureen Ryan of The Huffington Postsaid, "It's to the credit of Asylum's writers, directors and cast that the emotional pain of the characters often feels as real as their uncertainty and terror."[85]Verne Gay from Newsdaygave the season a C grade, writing that it "has some good special effects, just not much of a story to hang them on."[86]However, Linda Stasi of the New York Postthought this season was "over the top," adding, "I need to enter [an asylum] myself after two hours of this craziness."[87]
In a round-up of outstanding entertainers and programs of 2012, Jess Cagle, Managing Editor of Entertainment Weekly, praised "its ballsy, go-for-broke, don't-tax-the-attention-span-of-any-gnats-who-might-be-watching approach", writing:

You know a show has a lot going on when the occasional appearance of extraterrestrialsis no more surprising than spotting a Priuson Modern Family. FX's grand experiment American Horror Storycame howling back for its second terrifying season with less of a story...than a macabre, unforgettable, discordant symphony of images and characters... American Horror Story: Asylum, set mostly in the 1960s, took the current zeitgeist—with all its free-floating fear, nefarious undercurrents, and outrageous anxiety—skinned it alive, and turned it into a lampto illuminate our collectively twisted psyche and voracious appetite for distraction.[88]
Ratings[edit]
The first episode of the season gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49 and garnered 3.85 million viewers,[89]marking the highest numbers for the series and the highest numbers for the night's cable competition.[90]
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