Series synopsis
The Shards is an American drama television series that premiered on FX on August 5, 2026. It was created by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis. It stars Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Graham Campbell and Hayes Warner.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: If looks could kill.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Igby Rigney as Bret Easton Ellis
- Homer Gere as Robert Mallory
- Graham Campbell as Thom Wright
- Hayes Warner as Debbie Schaffer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 5, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | August 5, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 5, 2026 |
| Status | in_production |