‘American Horror Story 13’ Recap: Madison’s Love Story and a Satanic Family Tree

“American Horror Story: 13” continues to unveil shocking revelations as the witches and demons prepare for a final showdown. Episode 11, “Madison’s Happy Ending,” introduces Ben’s newfound love interest, the Antichrist son of Satan (Paul Anthony Kelly), who joins the witches’ side. Ben’s powers allow him to understand Satan’s mind, revealing how he orchestrated horrifying events from Ben’s childhood to a plane crash that marked the beginning of his misery.

Ben seeks help from Myrtle Snow, a character formerly sentenced to an eternity in a department store after her death in “Coven.” Myrtle is rescued from her fate and brought back to Miss Robichaux’s Academy. The episode explores Madison’s struggles with love, as she considers various dates and even freezing her eggs unsuccessfully.

However, Ben’s arrival brings her hope and a magical connection, making him the perfect soulmate for the problematic but loving witch. In Episode 12, “Sisters in Arms,” Myrtle reunites with Fiona Goode, revealing a Satanic family connection. Fiona shares that her twin sister, Constance Langdon (from “Murder House”), and their mother, Sister Jude Martin (from “Asylum”), are all descendants of Satan.

This revelation connects the three witches to the Salem witches and provides them with immense power, inherited by Fiona. The episode culminates in a dramatic confrontation between the characters, setting the stage for a significant battle against Satan. Cordelia, heartbroken over her connection to Lucifer, receives support from Marie Laveau, while Queenie is rescued from hell.

The witches plan to unite white and Black magic to stop Satan, involving a potion triggered by Mr. Nas’s hair, which would keep Satan a baby forever.