 The episode received positive reviews from critics, with many critics calling it the show's best premiere in years.On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, "The End" holds a 90% approval rating, based on 31 reviews with an average rating of 8.07 out of 10.The critical consensus reads, ""AHS" returns in frightening form with "The End," a wickedly fun - if unfortunately witch-free - premiere that's equal parts camp, chaos, and Sarah Paulson chewing scenery like no one else can."