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American Horror Story · Season 10

American Horror Story season 10 episode 1: Cape Fear

Aired 25 August 202152 minRated TV-MA

8.3TMDB · 56 votesMark watched

Where to watch American Horror Story Season 10 in Australia

American Horror Story season 10 is streaming in Australia on Binge (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99 and Fetch TV from $19.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Cape Fear”

A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 10.
  • It runs about 52 minutes.
  • Directed by John J. Gray, written by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (56 votes).

American Horror Story trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
John J. Gray
Writers
Ryan MurphyBrad Falchuk
Guest stars
Robin Weigert as MarthaDavid Brezniak as CoronerJoe Pistone as DeputyBrian Kruse as TechGeoffrey Tozer as Piano PlayerSpencer Novich as Pale Person #1John Lacy as MikeyJen Kober as Hostess

Credits: TMDB.

More from American Horror Story Season 10

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.