Since its humble beginnings, Evan Peters has been a staple on FX's American Horror Story. Dating back to his debut role as Tate Langdon in the first season's "Murder House," his performances have only continued to evolve and inspire countless other show regulars to maintain the quality that he brings.

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From Kit Walker in "Asylum" to Austin Sommers in "Red Tide" and everything in-between, American Horror Story is where Evan Peters solidified his career as a character actor, leading to definitive roles in shows like WandaVision and Mare of Easttown. So, which of these iconic performances was the best, and why?

Kyle Spencer - "Coven"

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At a first glance, Evan Peter's take on Kyle Spencer wasn't anything out of the ordinary. It was your bog-standard, run-of-the-mill high school jock with a conscience and nothing more. Fast-forward a few episodes, where the power of the coven used their abilities to resurrect the athlete after being involved in a revenge murder spree, and that personality soon began to flourish.

Although his script was crunched down and reduced to mere gestures and raw emotions, Kyle still became one of the most memorable characters in all of AHS. And as far as his love story arc with Zoe Benson (Taissa Farmiga) went, well, let's just say that it sat on par with their "Murder House" counterparts, Tate and Violet.

Tate Langdon - "Murder House"

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Peters had to embroid his name in the web of AHS characters at some point, right? Tate Langdon was an excellent way to draw the crowd and cement his name as a series regular. What was it that drew eyes to the mysterious entity that wallowed in the halls of American Horror Story's Murder House?

Between Tate's shifting personality and traumatic past nestled a rather sinister motive, and it's something that only continued to evolve as the season transpired. Although a double-edged sword, Tate still became everybody's favorite antihero from the first season, which resulted in a second appearance later down the line in "Apocalypse."

Jimmy Darling - "Freak Show"

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There's no jumping around the fact that "Freak Show" had one of the most diverse ensembles in the show to date. And Evan's Jimmy "Lobster Boy" Darling, of course, was just one of the many vibrant personalities that engulfed the stage in charisma.

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This loveable carny housed some of the most memorable scenes in the fourth season of AHS. His devotion to the arts as well as his troubled upbringing went hand in hand to develop one of the most loyal and trustworthy characters on the roster. The only downside, sadly, was that he didn't get all the screen time he rightfully deserved.

Kit Walker - "Asylum"

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"Asylum" remains one of the most favored seasons in the franchise, mainly due to its compelling story arcs and rich personalities. Kit, of course, was one of the many pawns on the board that helped contribute towards that immense popularity.

Even with the likes of Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson) heading the show and stealing the spotlight, Kit still managed to slyly overshadow the lead with his captivating story. Was he behind the Bloody Face killings, or was he really wrongly accused of being involved in such atrocities? Kit had us engrossed from the moment he stormed the stage.

James March - "Hotel"

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With the likes of Lady Gaga joining the growing roster of AHS regulars, Evan Peters was, at one point, destined to fall to the back of the line. As luck would have it, the performance that he gave as the hotel tycoon James March was just enough to keep his name afloat.

The cold-hearted yet softly-spoken hotel extraordinaire was a pivotal part of the "Hotel" narrative, especially during the dated scenes that helped bridge a few gaps between the golden age of Hotel Cortez and the present-day story. However, even with personality to spare, James March drew the short straw when it came to leading roles, meaning his screen time was somewhat restricted.

Kai Anderson - "Cult"

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Peters has been known to play some pretty menacing characters, true, but of all the sinister plots and unruly antics he brewed over his long and healthy tenure on the show, nothing quite beats the developed monstrosity that was Kai Anderson.

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The wannabe cult leader definitely had all the raw qualities to constitute a well-rounded villain. He was also one of the most unpredictable characters the show has ever seen, making his every appearance slightly uncomfortable to watch unravel. That's sort of why we adored him.

Austin Sommers - "Red Tide"

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Before taking a well-deserved rest and bowing out for the second half of season ten's "Double Feature," Evan portrayed Austin Sommers in Red Tide, an elite playwright with a rather questionable approach to sourcing a muse.

Admittedly, we've seen more vampires in the last year than you can shake a stick at. However, Austin Sommers brought something different to the table, and instead broke the overused traditions of crypts and cobblestone castles and opened up with something else entirely. He was a lit fuse, prone to catching fire at a moment's notice. He was one of the most unusual characters we've seen to date, giving us more reason to cherish him.

Edward Phillipe Mott - "Roanoke"

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"Roanoke" was split into two halves, one with characters living through the show-within-a-show "My Roanoke Nightmare", and the other with the actors playing those very characters, only in a modern-day twist. One imagines this was a challenge for the AHS regulars — Peters included. But despite having a charismatic real-life counterpart, it was Evan's Edward Phillipe Mott that ended up drawing the eye.

The selfish slave-owner with a keen eye for art wasn't the most likable character, that's for sure. While he wasn't the most relatable character on the roster, it was all the more exciting to watch him meet his comeuppance.

Mr. Gallant - "Apocalypse"

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As well as bringing his season one role back (that being Tate Langdon), Evan also had the added pressure of brewing two further personalities for "Apocalypse." Mr. Gallant, of course, was a charming character that helped breathe life into the post-apocalyptic world within Outpost 3.

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Although his time was somewhat short and his outcome wasn't the greatest of send-offs, the hateful hairstylist still produced some of the best moments in "Apocalypse," mainly with his grandmother who he completely and utterly despised right up to the bitter end.

Jeff Pfister - "Apocalypse"

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Along with Mr. Gallant joining the band of unlikely post-apocalyptic heroes, the IT grunt Jeff Pfister was also inducted into the fold. The only difference between the two was their career choices, in the fact that one prioritized hair and the other opted for science.

But there was a lot more to Evan's character than a bog-standard scientist with a few off-the-cuff one-liners. The cocaine-loving devil worshipper, was one of the strangest, albeit most entertaining, side characters in American Horror Story history.

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