How American Horror Story Is Setting Up Ally to Be the Cult Leader

When she shoots Pedro, Ally also proves she's dangerous. Throughout the entire gaslighting experience, Ally's reaction is always to fight back. Someone's spraying a mysterious green mist in the neighborhood? She tries to rip off their mask. An angry mob is calling for her to be imprisoned? Ally defends herself. Someone microwaves her kid's hamster? Ally punches Harrison in the face.

Ally may scream her way through crises, but she's also not afraid to fight back. Her impulse to confront people hints at a strength that could be harnessed for a larger purpose.