I loved it. Seemed to be heading back to the standards that the show had in the earlier seasons but I need to know one thing. With shows like this where there is clearly a stack of cash why did they not use a voice coach?
I know some actors will refuse especially when they get to a certain level in the industry. And sometimes it works and other times it does not. Kathy Bates, I love her but really? And as for Paulson's "Audrey" character 90 per cent on target but some words were just plainly what an American thinks a Brit sounds like. And she should have demanded one. Great talent but sometimes you need a little help and there is no shame in that.
As for Bristol Windows? Who thought up such a ridiculous character name (has anyone in the writing team even met a Brit called Bristol?) and as for her horrible accent, it was clear there was no coach on this show and for me it made it laughable. There are many many British actors working in LA. Just choose one instead of this disaster. Or at least let the actress be who she is. An Australian.
Sorry guys but you need to up the game and get a real voice coach on set if you expect to sell this show globally and not be taken as fools.