FX Sets AHS: Hotel, Bastard Executioner and Fargo Premiere Dates
Get ready to shout “Bastard!” — but not in an angry way.
FX has set the premiere date for The Bastard Executioner, the highly anticipated period drama from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter — and scheduled the returns of its hit anthology franchises American Horror Story: Hotel and Fargo, the network announced on Friday.
The Bastard Executioner will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10/9c.
American Horror Story: Hotel kicks off its stay on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10/9c.
Fargo, meanwhile, returns Monday, Oct. 12 at 10/9c.
FX describes The Bastard Executioner as “a blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones), a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny. Guided by Annora (Katey Sagal), a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett (Stephen Moyer), a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love Ventris (Flora Spencer-Longhurst), Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.”\
The 13-episode American Horror Story: Hotel will feature a cast including Lady Gaga, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Chloë Sevigny, Denis O’Hare, Cheyenne Jackson, Evan Peters and Finn Wittrock.
And finally, the 10-episode second season of Fargo will be a prequel of sorts, following a new “true crime” case dating back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. The network logline for the show is as follows: Lou Solverson (Patrick Wilson), a young State Trooper recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major Mob syndicate and a small town beautician Peggy Blumquist (Kirsten Dunst) and her husband Ed (Jesse Plemons), the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, Sheriff Hank Larsson (Ted Danson). Other cast members include Nick Offerman, Bokeem Woodbine, Jean Smart, Jeffrey Donovan, Angus Sampson and Kieran Culkin.
Setting your DVR for one (or more) of these series? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Ack…September feels so far away :(
I hate how long they took between seasons of Fargo. But it will be worth it. I can’t wait for the new season!
Very much looking forward to all of these shows!
Can’t wait for Fargo, probably try Hotel and positively pass on Executioner.
Can’t wait for all 3, excellent entertainment. Good job bringing them back.