Ep 8. The Sacred Taking

The Sacred Taking is the eighth episode of the third season of American Horror Story, titled Coven. The episode follows the aftermath of a brutal attack on the academy by the witch hunters. Fiona Goode, the reigning Supreme, is devastated by the loss of her daughter Cordelia and is determined to get revenge on those responsible for the attack. Meanwhile, Queenie finds herself in a dangerous situation after being taken captive by the enigmatic Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau.

As tensions rise between the witches and the voodoo practitioners, Fiona becomes increasingly determined to take down Marie and her followers. With the help of her loyal companion, the immortal butler Spalding, Fiona embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve Marie's "sacred" items and use them to weaken her enemy's power.

As Fiona and Spalding set out on their mission, they are joined by another unlikely ally - the immortal axe-wielding maniac, Madame LaLaurie. Despite her brutal past, LaLaurie is eager to help Fiona in her quest for revenge against the witch hunters.

Meanwhile, things take a dark turn at the academy when Madison discovers a shocking secret about Nan's true nature. Fearing for her own safety, Madison hatches a plan to take out her fellow witch and gain control of the coven.

As the episode reaches its shocking conclusion, Fiona and Marie finally come face to face in a high-stakes showdown that will determine the fate of the witches and the voodoo practitioners once and for all.

The Sacred Taking is a powerful and emotional episode that explores the themes of revenge, loyalty, and sacrifice. With stunning performances from the cast and gripping storytelling, this episode is a standout moment in the third season of American Horror Story.