Ep 12. Go to Hell

In American Horror Story season 3 episode 12, titled "Go to Hell," viewers are taken on a tumultuous journey through the ultimate showdown between the witches of Miss Robichaux's Academy and their sworn enemies, the voodoo practitioners led by Marie Laveau.

As the episode opens, we find that things have taken a dark turn for Cordelia (played by Sarah Paulson), one of the main characters who is the supreme witch of the coven. She has been blinded by an attacker and is now trying to navigate her way through the world with her newly diminished sight. Meanwhile, her mother Fiona (played by Jessica Lange) is continuing her quest for eternal youth and power, with the help of a new potion. The set up therefore involves finding more ways to gather power for the people that matter.

Things escalate quickly when Madame LaLaurie (played by Kathy Bates) is unexpectedly returned to the land of the living after spending centuries buried alive. Fiona and the other witches are stunned by this development, and are fearful of what it may mean for their community. Madame LaLaurie's initial interactions with her daughter are extremely compelling thanks to the acting, as angry confrontations take place.

Despite their trepidation, Cordelia and the other witches are committed to stopping Fiona and taking the coven in a new direction. With the help of Marie Laveau (played by Angela Bassett), they launch an attack on the voodoo queen and her followers, setting the stage for a climactic battle.

The showdown between the two groups is intense and bloody, with both sides suffering losses. The witches are aided by the appearance of Papa Legba, a powerful spirit who has the ability to grant wishes. His involvement complicates things further, turning what could have been a straightforward battle into something more complex.

As the conflict reaches its peak, several major characters meet their fates, leaving viewers shocked and saddened. The final scenes of the episode hint at a new chapter for the witches, one that will see them facing an uncertain future without their leader.

Overall, "Go to Hell" is a fitting conclusion to a season filled with dark magic, gruesome murders, and surprising twists. While it may be difficult to say goodbye to our favorite characters, their stories will stay with us long after the final credits roll.