Minority Mindset

I’ve always been captivated by the magic in the world of Harry Potter, especially watching witches and wizards perform spells. There was something so thrilling about how they cast those spells – the way they’d clearly say the incantation before waving their wands. Honestly, that aspect felt a little lost towards the end of the films. That’s why I’m so excited about the new series! It feels like exactly what the franchise needs to recapture that wonderful, spoken-word-to-wand magic we all loved.

For over 25 years, Ryan Murphy has created a hugely influential body of work on television, exploring everything from horror and musicals to true crime and short-form series. His shows have won awards, become popular online trends, and started important conversations, constantly breaking new ground in terms of diversity and visual style – evolving from beloved niche favorites into worldwide hits that have changed the landscape of television.

The season kicks off with the episode “Do or Die,” immediately following the last season’s cliffhanger. Tommy discovers his enemy, Miguel, has kidnapped his girlfriend, Mireya, who is also Miguel’s sister. Tommy prepares for a fight, but Mireya manages to escape before he arrives. This leads to a fragile truce, which is broken when Miguel’s attempt to kill Tommy fails. The episode ends with Tommy surprisingly choosing a more strategic approach instead of violence. He stops Vic, a former associate now working as an FBI informant, as Vic leaves town, and recruits him to be a mole within the FBI.

In the new HBO show, Kyle Hutcherson plays the boyfriend of the lead character, Maia, portrayed by Rachel Sennott, who also created and stars in the series. Sennott previously starred in the 2023 film Bottoms. Here’s what Hutcherson had to say when Bustle asked him if he was prepared to be known as the internet’s boyfriend again.