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by Daniel Andrade Courtesy of Netflix Ryan Murphy is arguably one of the most prolific TV creators of our time. From Nip/Tuck and Glee to American Horror/Crime Story and Pose , Murphy is no stranger to making memorable and award-winning shows. His trademarks of a dark yet comedic tone, a cast of complex and layered characters, and a slick style that transcends genres are immediately recognizable from the first moments his shows begin. And yet, with all that clearly in mind, I have to admit I’ve struggled to complete many of Murphy’s shows. I’ve had no problems starting them, but after four to five episodes, I start to lose the drive to keep watching. While I’ve started almost every one of his shows, I’ve only seen three of them in their entirety ( Glee , the first American Horror Story, and American Horror Story: Cult , and admittedly that last one I basically forced myself to finish it because I made it past the 5 episode barrier). Oddly enough, I know I’m not the only on