Sarah Paulson, a longtime star of American Horror Story, has openly criticized the show’s Roanoke season, calling it something she “don’t give a s*** about” and admitting it wasn’t for her personal taste. Despite her long history with the anthology series—she has appeared in 10 of its seasons—Paulson has been candid about her dislike for Roanoke, which aired in 2016. She has previously expressed admiration for other characters she’s portrayed, including Lana Winters, Cordelia, Tuberculosis Karen, Sally, and Bette and Dot. In Roanoke, Paulson played Audrey Tindall, a character caught in a mysterious and unsettling storyline. She shared the screen with notable actors such as Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lily Rabe, André Holland, Wes Bentley, and Evan Peters. The season took a different approach compared to earlier ones, beginning as a paranormal true-crime mockumentary and later shifting to a found footage style, which is a format often used in horror films to create a more immersive, first-person experience. Despite Paulson’s criticisms, Roanoke’s creator, Ryan Murphy, has defended the season, calling it his personal favorite. He has acknowledged that he and Paulson have had disagreements about the season’s direction and execution. The latest season of American Horror Story, titled 13, is set to premiere on FX, continuing the anthology’s tradition of exploring horror through different formats and narratives.