American Horror Story: Roanoke is the sixth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 14, 2016, marking the first time the series has debuted outside of October, and concluded on November 16, 2016. Roanoke has received mostly positive reviews, with critics noting its subdued aesthetic and pacing compared to earlier seasons. The second half of the season was met with mixed criticism.