Set just after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the seventh installment follows a community torn apart by a dangerous cult leader who uses fear as a weapon.
After Trump is elected President, Ally Mayfair-Richards is beset by all of her old phobias... and they appear to be coming to life.
Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.
The community turns on Ally after she shoots and kills a Hispanic man. At home tensions between Ally and Ivy grow worse, and Kai may be Ally's only hope.
Kai gathers familiar faces to join his cult as the events surrounding 11/8/16 are explored.
Beverly's journalistic integrity is called into question; Kai plans to broadcast a gruesome murder committed by the cult; Ally's phobias reach a new low
Ally takes Meadow to Rudy in the hopes that she will confirm her story about the cult. Meanwhile, an unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.
Kai begins to solidify his grasp on power after winning the election, and a mysterious woman warns Beverly, Ivy, and Winter that Kai will soon cast them aside.
Ally confronts Kai. Meanwhile, Winter must choose between Kai and Beverly when he makes a questionable decision.
Kai seeks to test the loyalty of his cult. Ally seeks revenge. Oz learns about his parentage.
Kai receives visits from Charles Manson as he begins to question everyone around him.
The FBI arrest Kai, but he continues to amass power in prison. Meanwhile, Ally tries to move on with her life but decides to go into politics.