Evan Peters says farewell to 'American Horror Story': From Tate's iconic scream to Mr. Gallant's whipping here are his iconic moments

Peters has played everything from a misunderstood teen a charismatic serial killer to a cokehead techie who plans the end of the world. Here are his 8 best moments from the series

It's sad to see a fan favorite leave a show, but nothing can compare to Evan Peters' absence from 'American Horror Story's next season. In a heartbreaking announcement, 'AHS' star Evan Peters, who has been a consistent part of Ryan Murphy's TV horror legacy, has said that he will be taking a break from the show in the upcoming ninth season.  "I’m gonna sit a season out," he reportedly told press outlets at WonderCon last week but since the series has been greenlit for a season 10 as well, this hiatus will perhaps be only for one season.

Evan Peters attends the 'American Animals' New York Premiere at Regal Union Square on May 29, 2018, in New York City. (Getty Images)
Evan Peters attends the 'American Animals' New York Premiere at Regal Union Square on May 29, 2018, in New York City. (Getty Images)

 

Peters has been one of the most stable pillars upon which Murphy has built his anthology series, which keeps changing each season. Peters has played everything from a misunderstood teen and a charismatic serial killer to a cokehead techie who plans the end of the world. Here are the eight most iconic Evan Peters moments from the entire series so far. 

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