The Shards
“If looks could kill.”
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Bret Easton Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
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About The Shards
The Shards is a 2026 English-language drama and mystery series created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. The cast is led by Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and is still running.
The Shards was produced by 20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television, and Color Force and made in United States of America. It was first aired on August 5, 2026, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis
- First aired
- August 5, 2026
- Last aired
- August 5, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- FX, Hulu
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television, Color Force
The Shards cast & crew
The Shards was created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.
The cast features Igby Rigney as Bret Easton Ellis, Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds, Homer Gere as Robert Mallory, Hayes Warner as Debbie Schaffer, Graham Campbell as Thom Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood as Liz Schaffer.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.
Is The Shards worth watching?
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, The Shards is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Shards
Igby Rigney
Bret Easton Ellis
Kaia Gerber
Susan Reynolds
Homer Gere
Robert Mallory
Hayes Warner
Debbie Schaffer
Graham Campbell
Thom Wright
Evan Rachel Wood
Liz Schaffer
Wes Bentley
Terry Schaffer
The Shards — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shards in United States?
The Shards is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Shards in?
The Shards is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Shards are there?
The Shards has 1 season with 10 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is The Shards rated?
The Shards is rated TV-MA. It holds a 9.7/10 audience score from 3 ratings.
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