: The spin-off often pays homage to the original series. For example, one episode serves as a tribute to the "Murder House" universe from Season 1, even proposing a definitive end for the infamous location.
While the flagship series features season-long arcs, American Horror Stories (premiered July 15, 2021) pivots to a weekly anthology format where each episode is its own self-contained nightmare. American Horror Stories
American Horror Stories: The Franchise That Redefined Modern Terror : The spin-off often pays homage to the original series