It's still very flawed but I actually like Episode 23, even if it is in the post-reveal batch of bad episodes (arguably 17-23 but opinions differ). Things pick up a lot in this episode. The bad bits are overall more bearable, due in part to knowing the slump is coming to an end if you've watched before, but even if…

I love the closing moments of Episode 27. The shots of empty corridors and eerie exterior scenes, Bob entering the world, and closing on the image of the Red Room reflected in oil, while strings of jazz play. Amazing!

Lily Rabe would have been amazing as Maggie. I can picture her peering into the crystal ball now. What a shame that didn't happen. She's always wasted or underused on AHS and yet imo she's the best and most interesting actress they have.