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American Horror Story: Roanoke

10 episodes Premiered Sep 14, 2016 Updated Oct 4, 2026

Target: American Horror Story Season 6. Task: Produce a JSON object with overview (160-220 words) and primer (exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points (in the prose, though the primer is an array of strings which acts as bullet points). Output format: Valid JSON only. Synopsis: After a disturbing

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Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ After a disturbing incident, a young couple move into a seemingly perfect home built in the 18th century.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Target: American Horror Story Season 6.
Task: Produce a JSON object with overview (160-220 words) and primer (exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points (in the prose, though the primer is an array of strings which acts as bullet points).
Output format: Valid JSON only.
Synopsis: After a disturbing incident, a young couple move into a seemingly perfect home built in the 18th century. However, the building's proximity to the site of the Lost Colony's disappearance and with horrific events happening at the house the couple start to sense something dark underneath the façade.
Source [3]: Mentions "a farmhouse in Roanoke" as one of the locations in the series.
Source [5]: Mentions it is an anthology horror drama series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for FX. Seasons are mostly self-contained miniseries with different characters.
Overview:
The sixth season of the American horror anthology drama series American Horror Story follows a young couple who relocate to a house that appears to be perfect. This residence was constructed in the 18th century. Following a disturbing incident, the couple begins to experience horrific events within the home, leading them to sense a dark presence beneath the building's facade. The location of the house is significant due to its proximity to the site where the Lost Colony disappeared. As part of the American Horror Story franchise, this installment is part of an anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the cable network FX. The series is characterized by its self-contained nature, with seasons typically following a different set of characters in new locations. This specific narrative involves a farmhouse in Roanoke. The series is categorized under the drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy genres.
Word Count Check (Overview):
"The sixth season of the American horror anthology drama series American Horror Story follows a young couple who relocate to a house that appears to be perfect. This residence was constructed in the 18th century. Following a disturbing incident, the couple begins to experience horrific events within the home, leading them to sense a dark presence beneath the building's facade. The location of the house is significant due to its proximity to the site where the Lost Colony disappeared. As part of the American Horror Story franchise, this installment is part of an anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the cable network FX. The series is characterized by its self-contained nature, with seasons typically following a different set of characters in new locations. This specific narrative involves a farmhouse in Roanoke

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6·E1 Mytharc

Chapter 1

Sep 14, 2016 · 44 min

A young interracial couple move into a farmhouse in North Carolina after purchasing it with their life savings. However, unearthly phenomena begin occurring and things are not what

S6·E2 Core

Chapter 2

Sep 21, 2016 · 41 min

While the Millers discover some of their house's history, Lee falls into old habits and her daughter, Flora, makes a new friend.

S6·E3 Core

Chapter 3

Sep 28, 2016 · 43 min

Nightmares become an inescapable reality as unique stories of people's lives in America reveal the astonishing power of the supernatural.

S6·E4 Mytharc

Chapter 4

Oct 5, 2016 · 40 min

Scathach presents herself for the first time and reveals what she wants. However, Tomasyn and the ghost settlers have other plans.

S6·E5 Core

Chapter 5

Oct 12, 2016 · 39 min

The mob comes for Shelby, Matt and Flora, but they get help from a new face to escape the Butcher's wrath.

S6·E6 Core

Chapter 6

Oct 19, 2016 · 42 min

After the wrap of the show My Roanoke Nightmare, the producer creates a follow up show called Return to Roanoke, bringing the actors of the previous show and the real Shelby, Matt,

S6·E7 Core

Chapter 7

Oct 26, 2016 · 40 min

Audrey, Lee, and Monet find themselves in grave danger as they search for Rory; Agnes comes back for revenge; Matt and Shelby deal with the ramifications of their situation.

S6·E8 Core

Chapter 8

Nov 2, 2016 · 41 min

Audrey, Monet, and Lee remain hostages of the Polks, while Shelby and Dominic try to think of a way to escape the wrath of The Butcher back at the house.

S6·E9 Mytharc

Chapter 9

Nov 9, 2016 · 38 min

A new actor shows up to the house per Sidney's request; three young adults enter the woods to shoot footage of the blood moon and the history of the house for the web. Meanwhile Le

S6·E10 Mytharc

Chapter 10

Nov 16, 2016 · 42 min

Lee Harris, the lone survivor of Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell, agrees to an interview live on television, the Lana Winters Special.

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