The Shards
TV

The Shards

If looks could kill.

August 5, 2026 1 Season 8 Episodes In Production

Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2026 8 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis
Network FX
Type Scripted
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Igby Rigney

Igby Rigney

Bret Easton Ellis

Homer Gere

Robert Mallory

Graham Campbell

Thom Wright

Hayes Warner

Debbie Schaffer

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Shards has 1 season with 8 episodes.

The Shards premiered on August 5, 2026.

Yes, The Shards is currently ongoing with new episodes.

The Shards originally aired on FX. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Shards was created by Ryan Murphy.

The Shards has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.

The Shards is classified as Drama.