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
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
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
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 10 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 9.7/10 based on user reviews.
The Shards is classified as Drama, Mystery.