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Recap: American Horror Story: Cult Season 7, Episode 4 – '11/9

: Kai encounters Harrison at a gym where he is being humiliated by his boss, Vinny. Kai manipulates Harrison into murdering Vinny and later helps him dispose of the body, bonding him to the cult through shared guilt and a sense of empowerment. [S7E4] 11/9

The episode is highly regarded for its performances, particularly by as Kai and Adina Porter as Beverly. Porter was later nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in this season. Episode Details Recap: American Horror Story: Cult Season 7, Episode

: To ensure Gary can vote for Trump, Kai encourages him to saw off his own hand after it is chained to a pipe by Ally and Ivy—a scene that reveals Ivy Mayfair-Richards was involved with the cult much earlier than previously suggested. Critical Themes and Reception Porter was later nominated for a Primetime Emmy

" 11/9 " is the fourth episode of , the seventh season of the anthology series. Originally aired on September 26, 2017, the episode is titled after the day following the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, serving as a flashback that reveals how the series' antagonist, Kai Anderson, began assembling his cult. Plot Overview

: A local news reporter struggling with anger and career setbacks, Beverly is recruited after Kai murders her rival, Serena Belinda (played by Emma Roberts), during an on-air segment to prove his loyalty to her cause.

The episode rewinds the clock to election night and the months leading up to it, detailing Kai’s recruitment of key members including , Beverly Hope , and Gary Longstreet .