Summary
Although it has a simple title that explains exactly what is going on,American Horror Storiesseason 4, episode 8, “Leprechaun,” still has a few surprises. The entry in Ryan Murphy’shorroranthology tells a fresh story about the infamous creature who has been explored countless times in popular culture. Similar tothe ending ofBackrooms, the ending is sad, but also feels like a logical way to wrap up the bleak plot.
In this memorableAmerican Horror Storiesepisode,Hailey Dougherty (Jessica Barden) and her husband Colin (Henry Eikenberry), who are expecting their first child, are down on their luck and searching for a way to break the cycle of the residents of their poor town. When Colin and his friends come up with a way to make some money, they discover something they didn’t anticipate, which leads to a terrifying ending.
What Happens At The End Of The American Horror Stories Season 4 Episode “Leprechaun”?
At the end of theAmerican Horror Storiesepisode “Leprechaun,“Colin, Liam (Hudson Oz), and Finn (Angel Bismark) come across an evil leprechaun in the vault of the bank. Their plan to steal gold and change their lives for the better has been ruined, and it’s clear that the monster is going to kill all of them. Then there is a memorable plot twist, which reveals a major secret:Hailey is a half-breed, so she is part human and part leprechaun. She tells Colin that they need to drink human blood and makes it clear that she’s going to kill him so the creatures have enough to get through the next season.
This would be devastating enough, but then Hailey brings vials of blood to her Grams (June Squibb), who asked for her medicine earlier in the episode. This brings up the question of whether Hailey had planned to kill her husband and his friends all along, or if this was just a lucky accident for them. Either way, it’s the kind of tragic and unforgettable ending that fans who haveseen all ofAmerican Horror Storiesare used to.
Although some might have guessed that Hailey was one of the leprechauns, this still felt like a logical twist. If one of the main characters didn’t end up being a monster, it would be disappointing. The ending of this episode is particularly poignant sinceHailey is going to give birth to a daughter who is also going to be half human and half leprechaun. This will continue the cycle of monsters killing humans in this small town.
Hailey is as much a monster as thescary online friend in theAHSepisode “Bestie"since she kills her own husband and the future father of her child. Although she acts as if she isn’t as evil as the others since she’s only half a monster, her actions speak otherwise. Both Hailey and Colin are complex characters since neither is perfectly good or completely evil. They might make terrible decisions and hurt other people, but they are also caring and compassionate. It’s clear that Hailey is devastated that she has to kill the person whom she loves and this choice will haunt her forever.
What Is The American Horror Stories Season 4 Episode “Leprechaun” About?
TheAmerican Horror Storiesepisode “Leprechaun” is about family trauma, poverty, and the problem with going along with the crowd instead of someone thinking for themselves. One of the most compelling characters is Declan O’Shaunessy (Daniel Zolghadri), who does remote surveillance for the bank. He wants to be part of the gang along with the other characters so he agrees to help them rob the bank. However, he knows that this is wrong, and he realizes that the police will figure out that he switched the surveillance tapes. In another reality, he might end up in jail, but since this is a horror tale, he gets killed by the leprechaun.
Just as anotherAmerican Horror Storiesepisode takes on the Bloody Mary legend, “Leprechaun” looks at what it would be like if these monsters really existed. Although the episode gets a little dull in the middle and the bank robbery story isn’t as fast-paced and action-packed as it could be, it’s compelling and realistic that Colin and his friends would want to better their situations. Of course, they make the wrong decision, but viewers can understand their desire to make money and move away from their dreadful small town.
