American Horror Story
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Season 5, Episode 1 · Aired 2015-10-07
Synopsis
Detective John Lowe investigates a strange murder-torture case, and gets a tip that leads him to the Hotel Cortez. Meanwhile, the staff and long-time residents discover that the owner has sold the hotel and they will soon be evicted.
In the series
This episode is part of American Horror Story (2011–present) on FX.
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Key cast
- Sarah Paulson as Various
- Evan Peters as Various
- Jessica Lange as Various (early)
- Kathy Bates as Various
- Angela Bassett as Various
- Lady Gaga as The Countess (Hotel)