Grotesquerie’s first season has been following the work of Detective Lois Tryon, played by Niecy Nash. Episode 7 has changed everything, as everything the heroine understood to be true was a dream.

Grotesquerie co-creator Ryan Murphy explains episode 7s plot twist and how it affects the show, tying it back to a huge theme in the horror series.

The recently-aired episode 7 of Grotesquerie gave us some answers on Detective Lois Tryon's hunt for the serial killer who has been committing a series of heinous crimes. However, it all ended up with a game-changing twist.

What we’re trying to talk about in this show is something we’re all feeling, which is: No matter what side you’re on or who you are, the question is, is this really happening?” the megaproducer says of episode seven’s huge left turn.

This reveal changes the show moving forward and it's only just the beginning. Murphy declines to speak too much about the Father Charlie and Sister Megan development because, as he says, "We're not done with Grotesquerie," now using the word to refer to this dark reality inside Lois' mind.

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Grotesquerie episode 7 took audiences on an intense, surreal journey, revealing a shocking twist that redefined the series and its protagonist, Lois. As Ryan Murphy Grotesquerie has intrigued viewers with its unpredictable storylines,

The question in the headline of this post is subjective. I have seen a fair mix of reactions online after Grotesquerie episode 7. Some viewers love the twist and can’t wait to see what happens next and what this means for Lois (Niecy Nash-Betts).