American Horror Story season 8 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Coco, a billionaire's daughter and aspiring Instagram influencer, learns of an imminent missile attack on Los Angeles. She escapes in a private jet arranged by her father, leaving her boyfriend Brock behind. Meanwhile, Timothy Campbell, selected by The Cooperative for his genetic makeup, is taken to a secure outpost. There, survivors, including Coco and Timothy, navigate a strict hierarchical society led by Wilhemina Venable. Tensions rise with resource scarcity and moral dilemmas, culminating in a disturbing revelation about their food source. The episode concludes with the arrival of Michael Langdon, assessing survivors for a safer sanctuary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Coco?
Coco is a billionaire's daughter aspiring to be an Instagram influencer.
What is Mallory's role in Coco's life?
Mallory is Coco's personal assistant.
How does the missile alert affect Coco?
Coco's father informs her of the missile attack and arranges for her escape via a private jet.
Who is Brock in relation to Coco?
Brock is Coco's boyfriend, working in the entertainment industry.
What happens to Coco's family during the missile alert?
Coco's father and the rest of her family are not able to make it to the escape plan.
Who is Evie?
Evie is Coco's grandmother.
What happens to Timothy Campbell?
Timothy is chosen for survival by The Cooperative and is forcibly taken away from his family.
How does Timothy meet Emily?
Timothy meets Emily at the outpost where selected individuals are taken.
Who is Wilhemina Venable?
Wilhemina Venable is the leader of the outpost where survivors are taken.
What are the rules in the outpost?
The outpost has strict rules including a hierarchy of 'Purples' and 'Grays', limited resource usage, and no unauthorized copulation.
What causes tension among the survivors in the outpost?
Limited resources, strict rules, and the execution of a contaminated survivor cause tension.
What shocking revelation is made about the dinner at the outpost?
The dinner includes human flesh, shocking the survivors.
Who is Michael Langdon?
Michael Langdon is a character who arrives to assess the survivors for relocation to a safer sanctuary.
What is the state of other outposts according to Michael Langdon?
Three outposts have been overrun, and the remaining ones are in jeopardy.
What does the arrival of Michael Langdon signify for the survivors?
It signifies a potential chance for relocation to a safer place but also brings uncertainty and fear.
