American Horror Story season 4 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Elsa throws a farewell party, announcing her departure and the show's new owner, Chester. A confrontation ensues as the troupe unearths Richard Spencer's deceit, planning revenge. Elsa comforts Jimmy, revealing his father's death was due to breaking their code. Massimo, Elsa's old friend, arrives to craft prosthetic hands for Jimmy, sharing his tragic past. Chester's magic act rehearsal turns deadly for Maggie. The troupe, learning of Elsa's betrayal and Ethel's murder, plots revenge. The episode concludes with Dandy Mott revealing himself as the show's new owner.

Full Episode S04E12 Recap

### The Farewell Party - **Scene**: Elsa's Farewell Party - **Characters**: Elsa, Chester, Richard Spencer, troupe members - **Events**: - Elsa announces her departure, toasts to Chester, the new owner. - Richard Spencer, her manager, is credited for his role in their TV opportunity. - Plans to feast and watch the movie "Freaks" are made. - Elsa privately discusses the film's plot with Richard. ### The Gift and The Truth - **Scene**: Elsa's Gift to Richard - **Characters**: Elsa, Richard Spencer, Maggie, troupe members - **Events**: - Maggie presents a gift to Richard. - The troupe confronts Richard about his deceitful actions. - Elsa reveals Richard's betrayal and the troupe's plan for revenge. ### A Father's Legacy - **Scene**: Elsa and Jimmy's Conversation - **Characters**: Elsa, Jimmy - **Events**: - Elsa comforts Jimmy, revealing his father's fate. - Jimmy learns about his father's actions against their community. ### Massimo's Arrival - **Scene**: Massimo's Offer to Jimmy - **Characters**: Elsa, Massimo Dolcefino, Jimmy - **Events**: - Massimo, an old friend of Elsa, offers to make prosthetic hands for Jimmy. - Elsa shares her past with Massimo and his significance in her life. - Massimo's harrowing backstory is revealed. ### Chester's Magic Act - **Scene**: Chester's Magic Act Rehearsal - **Characters**: Chester, Bette, Dot, Maggie, Marjorie (doll) - **Events**: - Chester proposes a new magic act involving sawing Bette and Dot in half. - The twins refuse; Maggie volunteers as Chester's assistant. - The rehearsal goes fatally wrong, leading to Maggie's death. ### Confrontation and Confessions - **Scene**: Elsa's Monsters Plan Revenge - **Characters**: Troupe members - **Events**: - The troupe discusses Elsa's betrayal and plans revenge for Ethel's death. ### Jimmy's New Hands - **Scene**: Jimmy Receives Prosthetic Hands - **Characters**: Massimo Dolcefino, Jimmy - **Events**: - Massimo fits Jimmy with his new prosthetic hands. - Jimmy reflects on his new reality and the future. ### The Show's New Owner - **Scene**: Dandy's Acquisition of the Show - **Characters**: Dandy Mott, troupe members - **Events**: - Dandy reveals he's the new owner of the show, having bought it from Elsa. - The troupe reacts to the unexpected change in ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hosted the farewell party?

Elsa hosted the farewell party.

Who is the new owner of the show?

Chester is the new owner of the show.

What role did Richard Spencer play in the troupe's opportunity?

Richard Spencer was the manager who helped secure their TV opportunity.

What movie did Elsa plan to watch with the troupe?

Elsa planned to watch "Freaks" with the troupe.

What was the nature of the gift presented to Richard?

The gift to Richard was part of a confrontation about his deceitful actions.

How did Elsa and the troupe deal with Richard's betrayal?

They confronted him and planned revenge for his betrayal.

What did Elsa reveal to Jimmy about his father?

Elsa revealed that Jimmy's father was killed for breaking their community's code.

Who offered to make prosthetic hands for Jimmy?

Massimo Dolcefino offered to make prosthetic hands for Jimmy.

What was the new magic act proposed by Chester?

Chester proposed a magic act involving sawing Bette and Dot in half.

What went wrong during Chester's magic act rehearsal?

The rehearsal went fatally wrong, leading to Maggie's death.

What did the troupe plan in response to Elsa's betrayal?

The troupe planned revenge for Elsa's betrayal and Ethel's death.

Who fitted Jimmy with new prosthetic hands?

Massimo Dolcefino fitted Jimmy with new prosthetic hands.

Who became the new owner of the show at the end?

Dandy Mott became the new owner of the show.

How did the troupe react to the new ownership?

The troupe was surprised and reacted to the unexpected change in ownership.

What was the significance of Massimo in Elsa's life?

Massimo was an old friend who saved Elsa's life and taught her to walk and dance again.

American Horror Story season 4 episode 12

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