Ryan Murphy Ruined 'American Horror Story' With One Terrible Casting Decision

American Horror Story has already been renewed for a thirteenth season. However, there has been the same pattern over the past few years: after a few episodes many viewers stop watching.

Fans believe that AHS's decline was largely due to Ryan Murphy's casting decisions. The early seasons, such as "Murder House," "Asylum," and "Coven," are remembered for their strong acting and well-thought-out characters.

The brilliant performances of Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Kathy Bates set the standard for modern TV horror.

Ryan Murphy's Decision to Cast Celebrities Instead of Real Actors Is His Worst Yet

However, Murphy began to rely on media coverage rather than talent. While Lady Gaga's appearance in "Apocalypse" could be justified by her charisma and natural acting talent, subsequent casting choices only caused disturbance among fans.

Reddit user CryptographerHeavy wrote:

“I hate to say it but it started with Lady Gaga. The stunt casting of it all. But at least with Ms. Germanotta can act.”

The culmination of this trend was Kim Kardashian's appearance on the twelfth season of AHS, titled "Delicate." The reality star, who had no acting experience, was given one of the key roles, a decision that finally divided the viewers.

Both critics and viewers noted that her performance was lackluster and that her character seemed out of place in the typically dark AHS mood. Redditor SimonSaysx commented:

“Her delivery is a little flat, she doesn't have a huge range of emotion with her face.”

Ryan Murphy Seems to Be Putting 'AHS' on the Back Burner

Some fans believe that American Horror Story is no longer a priority for Ryan Murphy. He has been busy with several projects as showrunner, from Grotesquerie to Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, in recent years.

In an attempt to maintain AHS's popularity, Murphy has been casting media personalities with large fan bases, such as Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevingne, rather than real actors. Redditor WickedDarkGoddess added:

“The bigger names that made the show what it was, have all moved onto different RM projects, because they also see the decline in the amount of effort put into AMS. I think that should have been the tell for fans that the show was no longer a priority for RM, but an obligation to a contract.”

If 'AHS' Creators Continue Their Current Strategy, the Show Would Lose Most of Its Fans

The decision was indicative of a deeper problem – a gradual loss of authenticity. American Horror Story has always been a masterful mix of horror and drama, but in recent seasons, it has become a parody of itself.

Leading actors like Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters have been overshadowed by media personalities, and the writing has lost its depth.

Judging by viewers' reactions, Season 12 was the final straw for many. If Murphy continues down the path of star casting at the expense of quality performances, the show risks losing its magic and charm entirely.