‘American Horror Story 13’ Plot: Is That Major Character Really Dead?

The thirteenth season of FX's anthology series, "American Horror Story," has concluded, leaving viewers with numerous questions and revelations. The milestone season garnered significant attention due to its complex plot involving the portal to hell in the mysterious Apollyon building. This installment brought back a host of well-known characters from previous seasons, including Constance (Jessica Lange) and her family, as well as the notorious "Hotel" serial killer, James Patrick March (Evan Peters).

In Episode 4, titled "Is That All There Is?", the Black Dahlia Elizabeth North (Mena Suvari) offers herself as a sacrifice to hell, leading to an eerie satanic ritual. Ben (Joey Pollari), who awakens from a drug-induced state, is confronted by Mr. Nas, who reveals himself as a younger version of himself. Meanwhile, Elsa (Jessica Lange) performs her last act, revealing her ultimate wish to reunite with her band of freaks in the portal under Wilhelmina Venable (Sarah Paulson).

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Venable sacrificing herself and Constance and Mr. Phibes (John Waters) discussing the significance of the number 13.

In Episode 5, "Date Night," the storyline takes a dark turn as Ben and Ashley (Elle Chapman) go out for a night on the town. As they discuss their experiences since the tragic plane crash, Ashley reveals that her body was too soft to be destroyed when it hit the ocean, leading to her survival. The conversation takes a spooky twist when they both become fascinated by the number 13, with Ashley sharing a terrifying story about a COVID-era wedding interrupted by a pig-faced serial killer.

Ben's fear is further exacerbated when he notices a tattoo on Ashley's body that reads "616," which could potentially be a branding from Nas.

In Episode 6, "The Return of Devil's Night," the action shifts back to the Apollyon building, where James March reunites with Jeffrey Dahmer (Seth Gabel) for a self-driving car ride. They plan an attack on the witches at Miss Robichaux's Academy, joining forces with other serial killers in New Orleans. Dahmer expresses fascination with the unfolding events, while March reveals his connection to the timeline changes that occurred at the end of "Apocalypse."

The episode confirms that Nas is indeed the new Anti-Christ, a direct result of the time manipulations, and the witches must continue to sacrifice others to bring him back.