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The Shards

Series · 2026– · 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.1 IMDb

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About The Shards

“If looks could kill.”

The Shards is a 2026 English drama series created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes, rated TV-MA. The cast is led by Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.1.

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.

Creators
Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis

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Episodes

Season 1 poster
Season 12026
9 episodes
  • Still from Pilot
    E1Pilot
    · 54m

    It's the summer of 1981 in Los Angeles; a series of disturbing crimes coincides with the arrival of a strange new student in Bret's orbit.

  • Still from Don't You Want Me
    E2Don't You Want Me
    · 46m

    Bret digs deeper into Robert's murky past and uncovers shocking evidence.

  • Still from Help Me! Rhonda
    E3Help Me! Rhonda
    · 43m

    A beloved student's sudden disappearance causes chaos for the senior class.

  • Still from Robert's Party
    E4Robert's Party
    · 46m

    Susan's welcome party for Robert is overshadowed by a terrifying and violent incident.

  • Still from Murder on the Dancefloor
    E5Murder on the Dancefloor
    · 55m

    A televised dance competition culminates with a horrifying showstopper.

  • Still from Homecoming (1)
    E6Homecoming (1)
    · 38m

    Troubled Debbie is galvanized by a new extracurricular.

  • Still from Homecoming (2)
    E7Homecoming (2)
    · 25m

    A surprising Homecoming King and Queen are crowned as the Trawler's killing spree continues.

  • Still from Hamlet
    E8Hamlet
    · 50m

    Something turns rotten in the state of California, as two blackmail plots reveal two devastating secrets.

  • Still from Stairway to Heaven
    E9Stairway to HeavenFinale
    · 54m

    With the city on lockdown, Debbie hosts a Halloween party that will change everything.

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Where can I watch The Shards?
The Shards is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
Is The Shards out on OTT?
Yes. The Shards is out on OTT in India and is streaming on JioHotstar now.
Is The Shards on Netflix?
No. The Shards is not on Netflix in India — it streams on JioHotstar.
Is The Shards on JioHotstar?
Yes. The Shards is available to stream on JioHotstar in India.
Is The Shards on Prime Video?
No. The Shards is not on Prime Video in India — it streams on JioHotstar.
Can I watch The Shards online for free?
The Shards is included with a JioHotstar subscription in India. There is no legal free ad-supported stream for it right now.
What is the age rating of The Shards?
The Shards is rated TV-MA. Check your platform's maturity guidance before watching with children.
How many seasons of The Shards are there?
The Shards has 1 season and 9 episodes. All seasons available in India stream on JioHotstar.
When did The Shards first air?
The Shards first aired on 5 August 2026.

Details

Networks
FX
Seasons
1 · 9 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Language
English
First aired
August 5, 2026
Age rating
TV-MA
Country
United States of America
Production
20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television, Color Force, Sodium Fox Productions
IMDb ID
tt27543562
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