Together, this ensemble turned Coven into a darkly funny, feminist, and gory Gothic soap opera—one of the most beloved and quotable seasons of American Horror Story .

: The eccentric head of the Witches' Council and a fashion-forward rival to Fiona [5, 8]. Denis O'Hare as : The academy's mute, doll-obsessed butler [5, 8]. Kathy Bates as Madame Delphine LaLaurie

: The reigning Supreme witch who returns to New Orleans to reclaim her youth and power [5, 23]. Taissa Farmiga as Zoe Benson

To this day, American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) remains the gold standard for casting. Ryan Murphy didn’t just hire actors; he assembled a dynasty. From Hollywood legends to rising stars, this group gave us some of the most quotable characters in horror history.

Rabe gives a ethereal performance as Misty, a swamp-dwelling hermit with the power of “resurgence” (resurrection). A gentle, Fleetwood Mac–obsessed outcast who was burned alive for her abilities, Misty longs for a place to belong. Rabe makes her deeply sympathetic, and her ultimate fate—trapped forever in her personal hell—is one of the season’s most heartbreaking moments.