American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 5 BA'AL
- TVMA
- August 5, 2021
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7.1 (3,884)
BA'AL is the fifth episode of American Horror Stories season 1. The episode follows a young gay couple, Liam and Barney, as they move into a new home in a quiet suburban neighborhood. They quickly discover that their new home has a dark history and a demonic presence is lurking in their basement.
As the couple tries to settle into their new home, they're repeatedly interrupted by a strange man, Dr. Andi Grant. Dr. Grant seems over-eager to help them with anything they need, including fixing their broken dryer and mowing their lawn. But when she tells them about the dark history of their home, they begin to suspect she knows more than she's letting on.
Liam, an aspiring writer, begins researching the history of their home and discovers that it was once owned by a Satanic cult. The cult, led by a man named Father Powell, performed ritual sacrifices in the basement with the goal of summoning a demon named Ba'al. Liam becomes increasingly obsessed with the history of the house and begins experiencing vivid nightmares that seem to be connected to the demonic entity.
As Liam's mental state continues to deteriorate, Barney becomes increasingly concerned for his partner's safety. Meanwhile, Dr. Grant seems to be growing more and more unhinged, and the couple begins to suspect that she might be involved in the demonic activity they've been experiencing.
The tension in the household continues to rise as the demonic presence begins to physically manifest itself in their home. Barney and Liam realize that they must take action to rid themselves of the entity before it's too late.
BA'AL is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It explores themes of obsession, possession, and the lengths one will go to protect the ones they love. It's an excellent addition to the American Horror Stories universe and will leave viewers eagerly anticipating what's to come in future episodes.