Granted, in the age of Jessica Jones and Watchmen - which examine a similar question of whether superheroes can also have flaws or even go so far as to commit evil - it's hard to say if we can really call this a "subversion." Where we can say the show paves its own exciting path is in its framing of capitalism as the greatest villain of all. This Amazon Original series, based on the Garth Ennis–Darick Robertson comic books, offers a gritty subversion of black-and-white renderings of superhero morality. If you’re looking for a show that comes with a massive cult following that’ll live-tweet through each episode, this one is it. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, Emma Roberts, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, and so many more grace the screen throughout AHS via a solo feature or recurring appearance. Not only does each season contain reimagined stories pulled from real headlines and passed-down folklore, but they’re also stacked with all-star casts. Some seasons are noticeably better than others, but if you’re a fan of horror, you’ll find this show a treat. In essence, you can start with any season, but there are some minor connections between the seasons as you continue through the series.
Murder House, Coven, Freakshow, Asylum, Hotel - each season of the FX series is self-contained with its own storyline. Created by Ryan Murphy ( Nip/Tuck, Glee), this show does a great job showcasing some of horror's most beloved tropes. Now is the perfect time to dive into this Emmy Award–winning horror anthology series. Dive into Season 1 of this world of magic and mystery. With Season 3 coming in January of 2022, there is just enough time to get caught up before the premiere. Based on the best selling All Souls trilogy by historian Deborah Harkness, this series is an easy watch. This partnership develops into a relationship that threatens the pact between the three magical species and sends Diana on a journey to discover her true power. Reluctantly, Diana partners with Matthew to unlock the secrets within the manuscript. Among them is vampire and geneticist Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), who takes interest not only in the book, but Diana herself. Demons, vampires, and other witches try to get their hands on the book with no success. She returns the manuscript to the stacks, but soon finds it difficult to stay out of the world of magic as other creatures have sensed the book and are interested in its contents. Despite being the daughter of two powerful witches, Diana is set on abstaining from magic in her personal life. Upon opening the book, she immediately recognizes something is different and can sense the magic within its pages. Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), an author and historian, discovers an enchanted manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library.