American Horror Story's Misty Day: A Heartbreaking Ending and a Thrilling Redemption

Fans of American Horror Story (AHS) were devastated when the show's character Misty Day got the short end of the stick!

id="an-unhappy-ending">An Unhappy Ending

Misty Day, one of AHS most beloved characters, played by Lily Rabe, is not only compassionate to all beings, but she had strength that would be challenged over and over! Fans got so much out of Misty Day, even while she was stuck with this sad ending.

She was known as the "Swamp Witch," and really was stuck in a cruel ending where she had to die, trapped in a graveyard, and then to make it all even more horrible she suffered for eternity in her personal hell! If that isn't a nightmare that should be brought up and it left fans with their own sense of dread for the character!

AHS had a way of bringing in big themes about life, and then the afterlife, and "Apocalypse" the 8th season for the series really gave a a sequel in a lot of ways.

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Redemption for Misty Day

Audiences didn't see just a show with its standard storylines! This is where fans truly get to celebrate Misty Day, as she takes center stage, with the story revolving around all the witches of "Coven," and what they got up to.

One key moment happened in "Apocalypse." "Coven," fans could celebrate a character getting their moment of peace as "Apocalypse" brought in one of Misty Day's most incredible fans - Stevie Nicks.

Fans couldn't have asked for a better moment. With "Apocalypse" being a super satisfying comeback, viewers who thought "Misty Day" was done were wrong!

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A Story of Suffering:

Madison, Cordelia, and Myrtle walking into a house in American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Image

Misty Day may have had that sad ending to the show. It was so disturbing that many fans wanted better.

If you think this ending for a character that loves animals so deeply isn't that bad, let's think for a second what she had to go through. She's stuck in an unending hell where her punishment was to take part in an endless class about biology!

Every second, her duty was to cut open frogs over and over and her soul gets tormented!
As if things could get even more upsetting. It doesn't just stop there! She kept being made fun of!
All those insults and awful words came to define her life.

These moments in her life were all there as she suffered through her own personal hell! And all the laughter that "Misty Day", received throughout the series was brought into her hell! A horrible situation that only gets more upsetting!

Fans could barely cope with this story, and many waited years until "Apocalypse" was able to come in and give a satisfying update that brought back a much better and loved Misty Day!

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A New Beginning:

American Horror Story Season 12 Poster Image

You will want to find this special moment and it's super easy to find! This amazing twist, happened in "Apocalypse's" 5th episode, "Boy Wonder. Fans were brought to a moment of triumph! Not only does Misty Day get brought back from the "afterlife"! She was reunited with "Stevie Nicks"! Who took Misty Day under her wings and gave her the ultimate gift of time for healing!

All those fans, who had waited for more than four years for something truly special for Misty Day were elated!

The big moment of redemption shows a series taking an awesome turn, but Misty Day didn't take center stage! You still get to see all of her moments in this season. But it's clear that the creators of "American Horror Story" wanted her to have a great ending!

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The Importance of Redemption:

It's an odd, yet important fact, "Apocalypse" has its own compelling ending! To get this you have to consider the importance of closure for "Misty Day." Fans might feel as though their happiness never really happened since the "American Horror Story" season ended. However, one of the most heartfelt moments for audiences came as "Nan", came back, offering "Misty Day" a reward for saving the world!

Even after the whole season is wiped clean from the timeline, "American Horror Story" shows the importance of recognizing one of its greatest characters! There are always reasons to feel content with how shows end!

It shows us how a lot can change with how these incredible stories unfold. But as fans will love this show, it's really all about those "Happy Endings." "Misty Day" really shows fans how great the show truly is, giving everyone a chance to celebrate these memorable figures that become so beloved.

Make sure to check out "American Horror Story" and what it offers if you are searching for great entertainment and storytelling that makes a big impact.

American Horror Story's Misty Day: A Heartbreaking Ending and a Thrilling Redemption

Redemption for Misty Day

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