It's probably a double act without precedence in TV drama: a small town detective and a nun who writes for the Catholic Guardian. But then, "Grotesquerie" – a new 10-parter from Ryan "American Horror Story" Murphy – was always going to catch the eye, not least because it also guest stars NFL tight end Travis Kelce.
"Grotesquerie" airs on FX and then on Hulu in the U.S. the following day — viewers abroad can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
Double-bills of "Grotesquerie" air on FX on Wednesdays and are available to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ the following day.
• U.S. — Watch on FX via Hulu with Live TV / Sling Blue / Fubo
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
The heinous crimes are so strange and personal to Detective Lois Tryon (played by Niecy Nash) that she feels she is being taunted. It is an extra degree of anxiety she does not need as she attempts to navigate a strained relationship with her daughter and a husband in long-term hospital care.
Step forward Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), a media-savvy nun, who helps Lois gradually put the clues together. Is it just another series of crimes in need of solving or something more sinister? Is there a bigger picture? Perhaps, ultimately, it is just good vs evil. The question is, which one wins?
"The Guardian" have called the show "eeirly beautiful", praising it's decision to opt for "slow creeping dread over jump scares", which may disappoint "AHS" fans used to Murphy's usual bombastic nature, but rest assured, "Grotesquerie" is no less gruesome.
Read our guide below for how to watch "Grotesquerie" online and from anywhere in the world.
Where to watch 'Grotesquerie' on TV and online in the U.S.
In the U.S., "Grotesquerie" premiered with the first two episodes on Wednesday, September 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and now airs double-bills in the same slot weekly. It is available to stream on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ every Thursday.
FX Is available with most cable TV packages. Already cut the cord? You can access the channel on multiple live TV streaming services including Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV.
Sling is the more affordable option, but Fubo and Hulu with Live TV offer a broader channel lineup. All three are some of the best streaming services we've tested.
If traveling away from U.S., it is still possible to watch "Grotesquerie" from anywhere via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Grotesquerie' from anywhere
Just because FX and Hulu aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you'll miss out on "Grotesquerie" altogether if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your Hulu or another service and stream "Grotesquerie" online from wherever you happen to be.
Can I watch 'Grotesquerie' in Canada, the U.K. or Australia?
"Grotesquerie" airs on FX in Canada on Wednesdays and the next day on Disney Plus Canada.
"Grotesquerie" double-bills are available to stream internationally on Disney Plus in the U.K. and Australia every Thursday.
However, that doesn't mean anybody away from home has to miss out on the show. All they need is a VPN. In case you hadn't noticed, we recommend NordVPN as it's great for unblocking your usual streaming services when traveling abroad.
'Grotesquerie' cast
- Niecy Nash as Det. Lois Tryon
- Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Father
- Lesley Manville as Nurse Redd
- Travis Kelce
- Courtney B. Vance as Marshall Tryon
- Tessa Ferrer as Grace Finn
- Micaela Diamond as Sister Megan
- Raven Goodwin as Merritt Tryon
- Victoria Abbott as Andrea Salana
- Spenser Granese as Justin Blake
- Joseph Schwartz as Wes
- Jay Alan Christianson as Stan The Homeless Man
- Casey Murray as Student
- Quincey White as D
- Sophia Bui as Sexy Nurse #1
- Brendan McCarthy as Nick
- Madison Abbott as Andrea Salana
- Karly Rothenberg as Medical Examiner
- Craig Ng as Waiter
- Les Mahoney as Trach guy
- Shaw Purnell as Nurse
- Warren Sweeney as Father Quinn
- Robert Gatewood as AA Meeting attendee (uncredited)
'Grotesquerie' episode guide
Season 1: Episode 1 - A gruesome crime rattles a small-town community.
Season 1: Episode 2 - Lois accepts the help of a nun to investigate the recent crimes.
Season 1: Episode 3 - Lois finds comfort in an unexpected person.
Season 1: Episode 4 - A strange clue sends Lois to a remote location.
Season 1: Episode 5 - Lois finds herself one step closer to the killer.
Season 1: Episode 6 - A heinous new discovery leads Lois to someone from her past.
Season 1: Episode 7 - Lois is forced to make a difficult decision.
Season 1: Episode 8 - Lois accepts the help of a specialist.
Season 1: Episode 9 - TBA
Season 1: Episode 10 - TBA
What else do we know about "Grotesquerie"?
The teaser trailer features the following voiceover from Det. Lois Tryon (played by Niecy Nash): "I don’t know when it started. I can’t put my finger on it. But it’s different now. There’s been a shift. It’s like something’s opening up in the world — a kind of hole to the center of nothingness. What I saw today — they sent shrinks for everyone who worked this crime scene. You think, ‘Well hon, evil has always existed,’ and cite some statistic about how the world’s getting better, less murder, more help, less global horror, never been a better time to be alive, honey."
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