TV series
The Shards
2026–, English, on FX. Created by Ryan Murphy & Bret Easton Ellis.
If looks could kill.
17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in 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
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Stream
JioHotstarAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E9: Stairway to Heaven
Aired 9 September 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ryan MurphyCreator
- Bret Easton EllisCreator
- Igby RigneyBret Easton Ellis · 9 ep
- Kaia GerberSusan Reynolds · 9 ep
- Homer GereRobert Mallory · 9 ep
- Hayes WarnerDebbie Schaffer · 9 ep
- Graham CampbellThom Wright · 9 ep
- Evan Rachel WoodLiz Schaffer · 9 ep
- Wes BentleyTerry Schaffer · 9 ep
- Jordan RothSteven Reinhardt · 7 ep
- Daniel DaleRyan Vaughn · 7 ep
- Cortes AlexanderPrincipal Croft · 5 ep
- Owen PainterMatt Kellner · 5 ep
- Ivy WolkRhonda · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 August 2026
- Network
- FX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Shards: quick answers
Is The Shards worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Shards are there?
The Shards has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is The Shards finished?
The Shards is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch The Shards?
The Shards is streaming on JioHotstar.
Is The Shards suitable for kids?
The Shards is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Shards?
If you liked The Shards, try Gossip Girl, Sugar, Pretty Little Liars.
Who created The Shards?
The Shards was created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis and stars Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere.