The Shards (TV Series 2026)
Tagline: If looks could kill.
Overview: 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.
Release Date: 5 August 2026
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Number of Season: 1
Number of Episode: 10
Status: Returning Series
Writer: Bret Easton Ellis and Bret Easton Ellis
Director: Max Winkler, Scott Robertson and Michael Uppendahl
Producer: Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey, Brian Young, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich and Tanase Popa
Vote Average: 6.8
Vote Count: 371
Country: United States of America
Company: 20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television and Color Force
Visit: Official The Shards Website
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Cast
| Actor Name |
Character Name |
| Homer Gere | Robert Mallory |
| Evan Rachel Wood | Liz Schaffer |
| Kaia Gerber | Susan Reynolds |
| Graham Campbell | Thom Wright |
| Hayes Warner | Debbie Schaffer |
| Wes Bentley | Terry Schaffer |
| Igby Rigney | Bret Easton Ellis |
Season 1
| Vote Average | 0 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Air Date | 2026 |
Next Episode Air
| Air Date | 05 August 2026 |
| Runtime | min |
| Overview | 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. |
| Episode | 1 |
| Type | standard |
| Season | 1 |
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Ratings
6.8/10 based on 371 votes.
Review
The Shards is a genre series blending Drama themes with strong direction from Max Winkler, Scott Robertson and Michael Uppendahl. Produced under 20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television and Color Force, the series runs 1 seasons and has been praised for its performances and production. At Bolly4u.ink, it stands out as a highlight of 5 August 2026 cinema.
FAQs
Q: Who directed the Shards?
A: Max Winkler, Scott Robertson and Michael Uppendahl directed the Shards.
Q: How many seasons are there in The Shards?
A: The Shards has 1 season.
Q: How many episodes does The Shards have?
A: The total number of episodes in The Shards is 10.
Q: What is the genre of the Shards?
A: It falls into Drama genre.
Q: When is the Shards releasing?
A: The release date is 5 August 2026.
