“American Horror Story” gives us the chance to watch a cast of actors reinvent themselves each season with some of the most terrifying, ass-kicking and cunning characters on television. But free of good and evil, or amount of screen time, who were the most well-written characters in the “AHS” universe? The ones who kept us on the edge of our seats, continually surprised us, and brought some of the most unnerving, charismatic and powerful storylines to life onscreen?
HuffPost Entertainment editors Erin Whitney and Ryan Kristobak ranked the top 25 characters, and no, not everyone is included, only the best of the best. (Obviously, spoilers lie ahead for the entire series.)
25. Queenie (Gabourey Sidibe) — “Coven”
24. Derek (Eric Stonestreet) — “Murder House”
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23. Chester Creb (Neil Patrick Harris) — “Freak Show”
22. Paul the Illustrated Seal (Mat Fraser) — “Freak Show”
21. Nan (Jamie Brewer) — “Coven”
20. Edward Mordrake (Wes Bentley) — “Freak Show”
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2. Sister Mary Eunice (Lily Rabe) — “Asylum” / “Freak Show”
The transformation of Sister Mary Eunice is easily the most exciting of the series so far. From the timid, subservient, but kind-hearted bystander, to the sexual, impenetrable possessed murderer, she became one of the most intriguing characters in a season that seemed like it would be rather static for her. We’ll never forget the moment she calmly let out, “I’m the devil.” –RK
1. Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson) — “Asylum”
Selecting the number one, very best “American Horror Story” character ever is no easy task, and one we debated for quite some time. But when it really comes down to it, Lana Banana is the best hero, the most admirable survivor, and the most deeply human in Ryan Murphy’s twisted universe. Lana went into Briarcliff with a mission and while every imaginable horror (some we honestly can’t get even rewatch) impeded her, she triumphed and lived to tell the tale. She’s tough, but she’s no cookie. –EW
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The real hero.
