Boy Parts
"Boy Parts" | |
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American Horror Story episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 2 |
Directed by | Michael Rymer |
Written by | Tim Minear |
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Production code | 3ATS02 |
Original air date | October 16, 2013 |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Boy Parts" is the second episode of the third season of the anthology television series American Horror Story, which premiered on October 16, 2013, on the cable network FX. The title is a reference to a line in this episode spoken by Madison Montgomery.
The episode sheds light on how
Plot
Detective Sanchez and Stiles interrupt to talk to Madison and Zoe about the deaths of the fraternity brothers. Zoe cracks and reveals to the detectives that they're all witches. Cordelia and Fiona cover for her.
Zoe and Madison cast a resurrection spell in order to bring Kyle back to life. When Kyle reanimates as a scared, angry monster, Zoe must seek help from a reclusive Necromancer, Misty Day.
At a
Still seeking to be perpetually young and beautiful, Fiona questions her new captive, Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Delphine tells Fiona that 180 years ago, a voodoo priestess named
Reception
In its original American broadcast, "Boy Parts" received a 2.5 18–49 ratings share and was watched by 4.51 million viewers.[1]
"Boy Parts" was critically acclaimed. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 100% approval rating, based on 15 reviews. The critical consensus reads, ""Boy Parts" is escapist camp and perfect fodder for the enormously talented female cast."[2] Emily VanDerWerff of The A.V. Club gave the episode a B rating for "Boy Parts", stating that the episode was "all good fun".[3] Matt Fowler from IGN gave the episode a 7.9/10 rating, calling it a good episode, though stating, "I'm still waiting for something truly great to pop out at me in American Horror Story: Coven."[4]
At Vulture, Rakesh Satyal gave the episode 3 of 5 stars, calling it "a slower episode after the premiere" and criticizing it for "long swaths of exposition." However, Satyal praised Lange, Bates, and Bassett's performances and expressed excitement for the storylines involving Marie Laveau and Kyle.[5]
References
- ^ Bibel, Sara (October 17, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'American Horror Story', 'Bad Ink', 'Key & Peele','Top Chef' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ^ "Boy Parts – American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ VanDerWerff, Emily (October 16, 2013). "Boy Parts". The A.V. Club.
- ^ Fowler, Matt (October 17, 2013). "American Horror Story: Coven – "Boy Parts" Review". IGN. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ^ Satyal, Rakesh (October 17, 2013). "American Horror Story: Coven Recap: Fried Chicks". Vulture. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ^ Jancelewicz, Chris (October 16, 2013). "'American Horror Story: Coven' Episode 2 Recap: The Whole Not A Sum Of Its 'Parts'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
External links
- "Boy Parts" at IMDb