American Horror Story

In 'Asylum', Lana Winters, a lesbian journalist, is involuntarily committed to Briarcliff Manor and subjected to electro-shock therapy by Dr. Oliver Thredson as an attempt to 'cure' her homosexuality. 'American Horror Story: NYC' prominently features a storyline centered on mysterious deaths and disappearances of gay men in 1980s New York City, making queer identity and the threats faced by the community central to the season's narrative.

In 'Murder House', Chad and Patrick, a gay couple, are brutally murdered in their home, with elements of BDSM and violence being central to their deaths. In 'Delicate', the season includes graphic instances such as dead animals being placed in bassinets and scenes showing characters' gums bleeding profusely, alongside a general high frequency of explicit violence and gore.

The season 'Delicate' is noted for 'a lot of graphic nudity and clear sex scenes', including one instance where a woman has 'fingers forced inside her to the point of pain'. In 'Murder House', the Rubber Man character engages in various sexual acts, including a scene depicting a 'very awkward kink scene' involving the suit, often tied to violent or disturbing events.

According to fan discussions, 'American Horror Story' was first allowed to use 'The F-Bomb' uncensored in the 'Cult' season, with occasional sound-censored usage in 'Roanoke' for effect. Characters across various seasons, such as Dandy Mott in 'Freak Show' or various coven members in 'Coven', frequently use strong curse words in their dialogue during confrontational or emotional scenes.

In 'Coven', the entire premise revolves around a coven of witches performing explicit magic rituals, incantations, and demonstrating various supernatural powers, including resurrection and telekinesis. 'Apocalypse' features the Anti-Christ as a central figure, with extensive plotlines involving powerful warlocks and witches engaging in dark magic to bring about and combat the end of the world, directly exploring demonic and occult forces.

In 'Hotel', characters like The Countess and Detective John Lowe frequently consume alcohol and illegal drugs, with substance abuse being a significant plot device and contributing to the characters' erratic and violent behaviors. Many characters across different seasons, such as Sister Jude in 'Asylum' or Elsa Mars in 'Freak Show', are shown smoking cigarettes, with tobacco use being a common visual element.

The 'Asylum' season features intense psychological horror within a mental institution setting, including the terrifying serial killer Bloody Face and scenes of extreme distress and torture inflicted upon characters like Lana Winters. In 'Freak Show', the character Twisty the Clown is a profoundly disturbing figure who commits graphic murders and kidnappings, creating constant fear and grotesque visual horror.

Violet Harmon in 'Murder House' exhibits significant rebellious behavior and disrespect towards her parents, Ben and Vivien, often engaging in defiance and secretive activities. In 'Coven', many of the young witches, despite being students under the guidance of Cordelia Goode, frequently engage in disrespectful backtalk, challenge rules, and pursue their own agendas, often leading to conflict and dangerous magical rivalries.

In 'Asylum', Sister Jude, a prominent religious figure, is depicted as a cruel and abusive nun who engages in torture, blackmail, and un-Christian behavior while running a mental institution. 'Apocalypse' centers around the literal Anti-Christ, Michael Langdon, whose storyline involves the direct opposition to Christian beliefs, the destruction of the world, and the ultimate triumph (albeit temporary) of demonic forces.