Depravity, Desire & 1980s Decadence Star In FX’s The Shards
September 18, 2026
Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho and Less Than Zero, brings his latest thriller to life with executive producer Ryan Murphy: FX’s The Shards
When an enigmatic new student joins Bret’s elite high school just as a serial killer’s crimes rock L.A., Bret’s reality begins to unravel. He’s surrounded by the wealthy, gorgeous, and envied, but beneath the glossy surface of their lives lie desire, jealousies, and obsessions. Find out more about FX’s The Shards, how it adapts the novel, and how to watch more shows from executive producer Ryan Murphy on Hulu.
Watch: FX’s The Shards
Where can you watch FX’s The Shards?
The show is streaming on Hulu.
When did FX's The Shards come out?
The show premiered August 5 with two episodes titled “Pilot” and “Don’t You Want Me.”
What happens in FX's The Shards?
FX’s The Shards is a seductive drama series based on the acclaimed bestselling novel of the same name. Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows Bret, an aspiring writer and observant teenager at an elite prep school, and his glamorous social circle as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession, and the dangers beneath American adolescence. Bret’s reality begins to unravel with the arrival of Robert Mallory, a mysterious and magnetic new student whose appearance coincides with the terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.
FX's The Shards Cast Guide
Igby Rigney as Bret
Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds
Homer Gere as Robert Mallory
Hayes Warner as Debbie Schaffer
Graham Campbell as Thom Wright
Evan Rachel Wood as Liz Schaffer
Wes Bentley as Terry Schaffer
Daniel Dale as Ryan Vaugn
Owen Painter as Matt Kelner
How does FX's The Shards adapt Bret Easton Ellis’ novel?
The show brings Ellis’ suspenseful novel to life with all the glitz and glamour of 80s L.A., focusing on key characters from the book while expanding the story beyond Bret’s perspective and offering more insight into the characters and events surrounding him. Ellis serves as one of the show's executive producers. Previous screen adaptations of Ellis’ work include the acclaimed movie American Psycho, based on his 1991 novel of the same name.
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