The Shards 2026
“If looks could kill.”
What is The Shards?
The Shards is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 405 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 5, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX, Hulu
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 405-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Shards is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Returning Series. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A teen version of Bret Easton Ellis navigates elite school life while a killer stalks 1981 LA.”
- Stylish 80s Los Angeles backdrop
- Blend of teenage drama and psychological horror
- Created by Ryan Murphy adapting a bestselling novel
- Intense violence and erotic content limit younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy moody period pieces that mix teen angst with dark thriller elements.
The series features mature, violent, and sexual material, making it appropriate for adult viewers only.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Aug 5, 2026
- E2 Don't You Want Me Aug 5, 2026
- E3 Help Me! Rhonda Aug 12, 2026
- E4 Robert's Party Aug 12, 2026
- E5 Murder on the Dancefloor Aug 19, 2026
- E6 Homecoming (1) Aug 26, 2026
- E7 Homecoming (2) Aug 26, 2026
- E8 Episode 8
- E9 Episode 9
- E10 Episode 10
Frequently asked questions
When and where does the series take place?
It is set in Los Angeles in 1981.
Who are the creators of The Shards?
The series is created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.
What source material is the show based on?
It adapts Bret Easton Ellis’s semi‑autobiographical novel of the same name.
What genres does the series combine?
It mixes teenage coming‑of‑age drama with erotic thriller and psychological horror elements.
What content rating does the series have?
It is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content for adult audiences.