Plot
American Horror Story: NYC is set in 1980s New York City and follows a series of killings targeting gay men in the city, alongside the emergence of a deadly virus that spreads terror and paranoia. The season blends horror with crime and thriller elements as detectives, journalists, and residents try to uncover the truth behind the violent events affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Main Cast & Characters
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Russell Tovey as Detective Patrick Read – Investigates the murders.
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Joe Mantello as Gino Barelli – Reporter covering the killings.
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Billie Lourd as Dr. Hannah Wells – Studies the virus linked to the murders.
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Denis O’Hare as Henry Grant – Connected to NYC nightlife.
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Charlie Carver as Adam Carpenter – A man searching for his missing boyfriend.
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Leslie Grossman as Barbara Read – Caught up in the chaos surrounding the murders.
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Sandra Bernhard as Fran Levinsky – Voice within NYC’s queer social scene.
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Isaac Powell as Theo Graves – Photographer documenting the city’s culture.
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Zachary Quinto as Sam Jones – Connected to the social and murder mystery.
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Patti LuPone as Kathy Pizazz – Cabaret performer adding theatrical flair.
Supporting Cast: Includes Jeff Hiller, Kyle Beltran, Kal Penn, Rebecca Dayan, and others expanding the story across different strata of NYC life.
