American Horror Story: Coven is the third season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The season premiered on October 9, 2013, and concluded on January 29, 2014. It features an ensemble cast led by Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Emma Roberts, and Gabourey Sidibe. The season follows a group of witches living in New Orleans, who must fight to protect their coven from a variety of threats, including a serial killer, a voodoo priestess, and a witch hunter.
American Horror Story: Coven received critical acclaim for its performances, writing, and direction. It was nominated for 17 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Kathy Bates. The season was also a commercial success, averaging 4.1 million viewers per episode.
