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The second episode of , titled " Chutes and Ladders ," aired on October 14, 2015. This episode is pivotal as it explores the dark history of the Hotel Cortez and its original owner. Plot Overview

: A fashion show hosted by new owner Will Drake introduces Naomi Campbell as a Vogue editor.

: John realizes that a serial killer is on the loose in Los Angeles, committing murders based on the Ten Commandments , seemingly following in the footsteps of Mr. March. Key Episode Highlights [S5E2] Chutes and Ladders

: John’s daughter, Scarlett, finds her long-lost brother, Holden , inside the hotel. He hasn't aged since he disappeared years ago, but he refuses to leave, telling her, "I am home".

American Horror Story: Hotel Recap: March of Crimes - Vulture The second episode of , titled " Chutes

: The episode sets the ground rules for the "vampires": they don't age, they can't be killed easily, and they prefer slicing throats to using fangs.

: This episode continues to feature the disturbing "Addiction Demon," a faceless entity that haunts the hotel's guests. Community Discussions : John realizes that a serial killer is

: Lady Gaga's character, The Countess, takes an interest in a self-destructive male model named Tristan Duffy (Finn Wittrock) during a fashion show at the hotel. She eventually turns him into a vampire-like creature (the show refers to them as having an ancient blood virus).