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The Theme:

The first season of American Horror Story dealt with the theme of infidelity in marriage, coupled with the trappings of a haunted house. Heading into the second season, Murphy has stated that the “California house approachis over.

Electing to change and evolve the series from season to season, Murphy and the rest of the series writers are looking at topical themes effecting society - along with locations “filled with demons and ghosts.”

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While Murphy has yet to reveal what, exactly, the theme will be for next season, he did give an example of some stories that would fit within the “American horror" genre:

“There are serial killing stories, prison stories or true crime stories. Each year of the show is designed to be a little miniseries unto itself. The only thing we’re not open to doing is a season on vampires.”

Of course, since Murphy decided to mention these specific story ideas, one could argue that it’s highly unlikely to see them make their way into season 2 - if for no other reason than to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

That being said, it is nice to hear that Murphy won’t be pulling a Twilight or True Blood with his critically acclaimed cable darling.

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AHS Season 2 and beyond:

Even though Murphy was responsible for the most groundbreaking television series of 2011, he still acknowledges that such an overt transition from season to season might anger some of the series’ many fans, who are looking for a more specific viewing experience than the thematic anthology that Murphy intends on presenting.

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Letting fans know that they’re not the only ones who enjoyed watching the Harmon family, Murphy says:

“We too loved those characters and will mourn them and miss them. But the aspects of the show that people love, including the mystery and love story, will be there, albeit with new actors and characters. But you know, this has always been the plan from day one. We just weren’t interested in doing another season with those people trapped in the house…I’ve always wanted to do a kind of Mercury Theater approach, with a (rotating cast) and each year do kind of like a little novella.”

But what about American Horror Story season 3 and beyond?

Despite not officially announcing anything beyond season 2, FX president John Landgraf stated that he intends on American Horror Story becoming “a Halloween tradition for people who love the genre.”

Like Frank Darabont with The Walking Dead, Murphy and Falchuk have found a way to elevate an abused genre into must-see, groundbreaking television. And for all intents and purposes, it appears that American Horror Story will continue to be a staple for fall television.

-American Horror Story season 2 premieres September/October 2012

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Source: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly

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