The Shards
“If looks could kill.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
2026 – Present
Premiered: Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Ryan Murphy
Bret Easton EllisLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Stairway to Heaven”
With the city on lockdown, Debbie hosts a Halloween party that will change everything.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-31
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis
Bret Easton Ellis, Quinn Donaldson, Gabriel Jandali Appel
Morgan Kibby, David Klotz
Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis, Max Winkler, Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey
Department Leadership Roster
Justin McEwen
Producer
Adam Penn
Producer
Cat Smith
Production Design
Morgan Kibby
Original Music Composer
David Klotz
Original Music Composer
Joshua Marsh
Costume Design
Brian Machleit
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shards
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What is The Shards about?
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.
How many seasons does The Shards have?
The Shards comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Shards?
Key cast members in The Shards include Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell.
Who created or directed The Shards?
The Shards was developed and directed by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis.