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American Horror Story is known for its creepy vibes, shocking twists, and unforgettable characters. Across its many seasons, the anthology series has introduced us to witches, ghosts, cult leaders, and even killer clowns.
It’s messy, chaotic, and almost always wildly entertaining - but if there’s one thing American Horror Story isn’t great at, it’s giving its characters a satisfying ending.
Let’s be real: Ryan Murphy has a habit of building up incredible characters only to throw them under the metaphorical (or sometimes even literal) bus in the final episodes - some characters get rushed exits, some are unfairly punished, and others just vanish into plot holes never to be seen again.
Sure, this adds to the show’s unpredictability, but sometimes it just leaves fans screaming at their screens: “Wait, THAT’S how they went out?!”
So, whether they were too good for this world, met a cruel fate, or simply deserved more screentime - here are 10 characters from American Horror Story who definitely deserved a better ending.
10 American Horror Story characters who deserved a better ending
1) Misty Day (Coven, Apocalypse)
Let’s start with the queen of good vibes herself - Misty Day was the witch with a heart of gold who loved Stevie Nicks, communed with nature, and literally brought things back to life. But what did she get in return? An eternity stuck dissecting frogs in her personal hell...now, that's harsh!
She did eventually get rescued in Apocalypse, but then the writers barely did anything with her. After all that build-up and heartbreak, she just faded into the background. Misty deserved to be a central player in the battle of good vs evil - not a glorified extra.
2) Kit Walker (Asylum)
Kit was one of the few genuinely decent guys in Asylum, and he endured more than any one person should: being falsely accused of murder, abducted by aliens, tortured in an asylum, and losing the women he loved. And still - he remained kind and compassionate.
While it’s hinted he was taken by aliens and given some sort of higher purpose, we never really got closure - he just disappears off-screen and never returns. Kit deserved peace, happiness, and maybe a normal life for once...but American Horror Story said, “Nah, aliens again.”
3) Madison Montgomery (Coven, Apocalypse)
Madison was the bitchy, sharp-tongued Hollywood starlet we all loved to hate and then just...loved. Her arc from selfish diva to self-sacrificing hero in Apocalypse was honestly impressive - she went back to hell willingly to save others. Talk about growth!
But was she ever truly rewarded for it? Not really. She didn’t get the redemption arc payoff she earned - no tearful reunion, no real thank you, just an “alright, back to hell you go.” Even for a witch who used to be the worst, that felt way too cold.
4) Lana Winters (Asylum)
Yes, Lana got out of Briarcliff, became a famous journalist, and exposed the horrors of the asylum. But if you think about it, her ending in American Horror Story was more tragic than triumphant.
She lost her lover, gave up her child (who turned into a killer), and carried the trauma of her time in the asylum for the rest of her life. And by Roanoke, we see an older Lana still haunted by her past - it’s a “strong woman survives” story, no doubt, but one that feels awfully lonely.
5) Marie Laveau (Coven, Delicate)
Angela Bassett’s voodoo queen was a powerhouse. Stylish, powerful, and complex - Marie Laveau was both an enemy and ally to the witches of Coven. Her death - being dragged to hell by Papa Legba, felt like a punishment more than a consequence.
While Delicate briefly brings her back, it’s a quick cameo and doesn’t explore her character much. For someone who dominated every scene she was in, Marie deserved a comeback arc for the ages - not a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it guest appearance.
6) Cordelia Goode (Coven, Apocalypse)
Cordelia went from a hesitant leader to a powerful, wise Supreme - she carried the weight of the coven on her shoulders and fought fiercely to protect her fellow witches. Her emotional scenes in American Horror Story: Apocalypse were some of the best of the series.
And then...she dies - so Mallory can take over and rewrite time, which basically erases all of Cordelia’s struggles and sacrifices. She’s remembered, sure, but it felt like she got brushed aside too quickly. The Supreme should’ve gone out with more than a time-travel footnote.
7) Violet Harmon (Murder House, Apocalypse)
Violet was our sad emo girl from American Horror Story Season 1, and we all went through her feelings right along with her - until she found out she was dead, which was a gut-punch to all of us. Her romance with Tate was twisted but compelling, and her pain felt real.
But her arc just...stops. Even in Apocalypse, she’s basically background noise - her emotional journey with Tate is resolved in a 30-second exchange. Violet had depth, pain, and potential - and yet, her story was treated like a side quest.
8) Liz Taylor (Hotel)
Arguably the most heartwarming character in American Horror Story: Hotel, Liz Taylor was all about self-acceptance, love, and found family. Played brilliantly by Denis O’Hare, Liz’s journey from hiding behind a persona to living authentically was one of the few uplifting parts of the season.
But the way she dies - voluntarily letting ghosts kill her so she can live forever at the hotel, was bittersweet at best. She deserved to live her life outside those haunted walls - not be stuck in the same cursed place for eternity. That’s not freedom; that’s just another cage with fancy curtains.
9) Queenie (Coven, Hotel, Apocalypse)
Queenie was fierce, funny, and had one of the most unique powers in the series. Her presence added so much flavor to Coven, and her death in Hotel felt abrupt and frankly unnecessary. Trapped in the hotel, she was helpless against James March - a rare defeat for someone so powerful.
Her resurrection in American Horror Story: Apocalypse was a nice moment, but again, not enough was done with her character afterward. Queenie should’ve had more to do - more sass, more action...more of everything. Instead, she was underused and underserved.
10) Moira O’Hara (Murder House, Apocalypse)
Moira’s story was one of the saddest in American Horror Story: Murder House - wrongfully killed, forced to haunt the house, and constantly objectified by how men saw her. Despite her tragic circumstances, she was loyal, intelligent, and deserved peace.
Thankfully, in Apocalypse, she finally gets a happy ending - her bones are dug up and she’s reunited with her mother. But it took eight seasons to get there...eight - and that’s a long wait for basic justice. She should’ve been freed long before the witches had to show up.
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Conclusion
American Horror Story is nothing if not unpredictable. But while shocking deaths and tragic twists are part of the fun, it’s hard not to feel bitter when great characters get shortchanged. Whether it’s closure, justice, or just a few more scenes - these ten deserved way better than what they got.
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