[s1e12] Afterbirth Now

: They are seen decorating a Christmas tree together, finally reconciled and freed from the toxic infidelities and secrets that plagued their living years.

An interesting feature of the American Horror Story: Murder House finale, ," is its pivot from a tragic disintegration of a family to a strangely "happy" domestic afterlife. The "Hallmark" Afterlife

: Originally announced as a 90-minute special, the episode was eventually cut down to 70 minutes due to an aggressive production schedule. [S1E12] Afterbirth

: The family takes on a heroic role by working together to scare away new potential residents, like the Ramos family , to protect them from the house's cycle of violence. The Rise of the Antichrist

: The episode jumps three years ahead to show a young Michael having murdered his nanny, echoing his father’s violent nature. This scene features the chilling whistle from "Twisted Nerve," the same score used during Tate's high school massacre. Production & Trivia : They are seen decorating a Christmas tree

: Constance mentions being related to the DeLongpres of Virginia, a name later revealed in Coven as belonging to a former Supreme, Mimi DeLongpre .

: Seven different babies were cast to play Michael, but Ocean Maturo was the one used for the final scene. : The family takes on a heroic role

While the Harmons find peace, the episode sets up the show's grander mythology by introducing .