Does anyone else get the sense that the agency is in the early stages of decomposition? Everyone is so content with the status of SC&P that they don't seem to recognize the micro fractures starting to appear. The lack of a computer and awards. Clients developing their own internal marketing departments.

Jessica Lange's face when she screams "Knotty pine!?!?!?" That's all I needed

Fun fact: this was the intro song for LCD Soundsystem's last show at MSG. That's all I got.

One area that the show holds an advantage over the books is having knowledge of events that occur later in the series. The writers can then make references to things Martin may not have known when writing "Storm of Swords." As a result, I really liked Melisandre's "different eyes" talk with Arya — alluding to Arya's…

Former maester Qyburn assists Jaime with his wounds. Yes, he is important!

I watched a recording of Arcade Fire performing "Rococo" with Win Butler muttering lyrics from this song right after the lines, "Oh my dear god, what is that horrible song they're singing?!"

If I had to guess, I'd say AHS's inspiration for those vintage shots of Briarcliff came from Geraldo Rivera's report on mental institutions from way back when.

Ooo, you're probably right about Saw. Maybe I just had Enya on my mind.

Ooo, you're probably right about Saw. Maybe I just had Enya on my mind.

Was that last shot a nod to The Shining? Also, I'm thinking the AHS writers watched Girl with the Dragon Tattoo before coming up with this episode. The elaborate torture chamber and such. The only thing missing was Enya playing in the background. Damn you, 1960s period piece!

Was that last shot a nod to The Shining? Also, I'm thinking the AHS writers watched Girl with the Dragon Tattoo before coming up with this episode. The elaborate torture chamber and such. The only thing missing was Enya playing in the background. Damn you, 1960s period piece!

yes, i know scottsdale predates 1984. (sarcasm)

yes, i know scottsdale predates 1984. (sarcasm)

Yes, that's it. Scottsdale didn't even exist until 1984. Fact check, AHS. The fuck?

Yes, that's it. Scottsdale didn't even exist until 1984. Fact check, AHS. The fuck?

Fun/sad historical connection: the whole twins obsession was something associated with Dr. Mengele, probably the most infamous Nazi "doctor." I don't think he was from Scottsdale. Just a guess.

Fun/sad historical connection: the whole twins obsession was something associated with Dr. Mengele, probably the most infamous Nazi "doctor." I don't think he was from Scottsdale. Just a guess.

Based on the first episode, it looks like Ryan Murphy is using both Lily Rabe and Evan Peter's behinds to fill the crucial role that Dylan McDermott served last season.

Based on the first episode, it looks like Ryan Murphy is using both Lily Rabe and Evan Peter's behinds to fill the crucial role that Dylan McDermott served last season.

I loved seeing Lane's red chair looming in the background when Don and Rebecca are talking in her apartment—a subtle reminder of Lane's presence being felt just off screen.