A Good End To A Good Story: American Horror Story (Spoilers)

This week concluded the first season of American Horror story, and the final season that deals with the Harmons, and the many ghosts of the Murder House. Yep, all girls out there can begin the deepest pout in knowing we likely will not see Tate Langdon ever again. (The horror!!!) While at first, I was furious at the decision I have actually come to terms with it. All in all the point of the show was made pretty clear at the end that haunts don’t just end because we humans will it to end. Honestly, even the characters ended their stories respectfully, and for that I give the writers some serious credit on that. Going into this more I am going to begin to explain why the characters stories actually ended really nicely, and in a mostly non cliche way.

Bella Swan Wishes She Was Her

1. Violet

She honestly seemed to like Tate so much that she would look past all his actions, and try to tell herself that he didn’t remember he killed those kids, or that he has changed. She accepted that he was a monster, a monster that she loved, but she loved her mother and family more. In the end she gave respect to those who cared about her most, and sent him away. I liked this because it was honest, and showed that Violet may be a teenager, but has a head on her shoulders. One that will not allow some silly boy to  blind her from the truth. Who would date a serial killer? Considering a certain book/movie kind of ruined the strength of women by allowing her female character to look past all the monstrous sides of her love and just accept it. Violet believes in justice, and she knows the best justice for Tate is to not let him have what he wants: her. It was a very mature thing to do.

2. Vivian and Ben

They learned to forgive each other, and to be happy with their lot in life. That was honestly all they needed. It took the whole season for the parents to finally realize that their most valuable belonging was their daughter. The one who loved them both, without  fail Violet loved them, and no matter what indiscretion she didn’t want to see them hurt. They didn’t need another baby, what they needed was each other. Even before Ben died they had sorted this out, but the death lead to them being able to live happily as a family the way they all wanted but just couldn’t seem to get when alive.

3. Constance

Constance was one of the most family oriented person in the series. Her issue will always be control, and her desperate need of it. She will never change as a person, and that was shown in the finale. She is selfish about being the best mother around. Her need to feel like she is taking care of her kids is important. So much so, that she will look past their flaws and try to right them. Not that it is always the best choice, or even possible. Her character stayed the same the whole way through, and we see that with her grandson. She does not care that he killed the nanny, because in her head she can fix him, and he is family. Tate Jr. really.

Bye Bye Pretty

4. Tate

Is a monster. All the way through, and he never faltered in being a monster. Even when he was loving Violet, he could never let go of the darker side of himself. He lied to her their entire relationship, only admitting when asked to. We have to look at it honestly, and realize that no matter how pretty, a monster is still a monster who needs to pay for their crimes. And he will pay for his. Forever.


It was an interesting end, and while it is sad to say goodbye to the cast I think we can all hope for a few cameos next season, as it will be back on around Halloween. You know, the day that ghosts can wander wherever they wish. Yeah, they best bring Evan Peters back. Or I may have to cut a bitch.


-Says Marli