‘American Horror Story’ Finale: Paul Anthony Kelly on the Season 13 Ending and Whether He’ll Return
In the season 13 finale of *American Horror Story*, the Coven defeats Satan, played by Paul Anthony Kelly, after Ben sacrifices himself. Satan is left trapped in *The Last Supper* painting, bringing the witches’ battle to a close and resolving several family revelations that shaped the season.
The finale also reveals that Madison gives birth to a daughter with Ben, whom Satan revives, while Fiona begins teaching Constance witchcraft. Kelly said the season was written as it went along, so he did not know his character’s ending when he joined; he described Mr Nas as capable of mercy, including saving the baby, and said he was disappointed by Ben’s sacrifice. Mr Phibes is condemned to make his long-desired biker film in Hell for eternity.
In short
- Ben sacrifices himself to defeat Satan.
- Mr Nas ends up trapped in a painting.
- Kelly joined without knowing how the season would end.
Explained simply
American Horror Story is an anthology series: each season tells a new horror story, sometimes bringing back characters or themes from earlier seasons. Season 13 returns to the witches known as the Coven, whose members use magic and face threats from supernatural forces.
The story centres on Satan, played by Paul Anthony Kelly, and the witches’ efforts to protect their families and settle old conflicts. Other figures include Madison, a witch, and Ben, whose choices affect the fate of her child. The season draws on the series’ mix of horror, family drama and links between its characters.
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