Sex, Drugs and a Kidnapping
TheWrap • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ryan Murphy’s new thriller series "The Shards" is set in 1980s Los Angeles, following a group of wealthy high school seniors whose seemingly glamorous lives hide a darker mystery.
- The story centers on Bret, who becomes suspicious of his classmate Robert after a girl is kidnapped and a bloody backpack is found, adding tension to their elite social circle.
- Created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, the series is based on Ellis’s novel and features a cast including Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Hayes Warner, Wes Bentley, and Evan Rachel Wood.
- The show blends coming-of-age drama with horror and Murphy’s signature camp, featuring elements like lavish parties, preppy students, and a mix of nostalgia and suspense.
- "The Shards" will premiere with two episodes on August 5 at 9 p.m. ET, airing simultaneously on Hulu and FX.
