How many seasons does The Shards have?

The Shards has 1 season and 10 episodes.

Is The Shards renewed or canceled?

The Shards is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 5, 2026.

When is the next episode of The Shards?

The next episode of The Shards (S1 E1) airs on Aug 5, 2026.

The Shards

Name: The Shards
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-08-05
Cast: Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell

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NetworkFX

First AiredAug 5, 2026

GenreDrama

Created ByRyan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis

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.

NEXT EPISODE

S1 E1PilotAug 5, 20266d

Cast

Igby Rigney

Bret Easton Ellis

Kaia Gerber

Susan Reynolds

Homer Gere

Robert Mallory

Hayes Warner

Debbie Schaffer

Graham Campbell

Thom Wright

Evan Rachel Wood

Liz Schaffer

Wes Bentley

Terry Schaffer

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

E1PilotUPCOMING

Aug 5, 2026

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.

E2Don't You Want MeUPCOMING

Aug 5, 2026

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

E3Help Me! RhondaUPCOMING

Aug 12, 2026

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

E4Robert's PartyUPCOMING

Aug 12, 2026

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

E5Murder on the DancefloorUPCOMING

Aug 19, 2026

A televised dance competition culminates with a horrifying showstopper.

E6Homecoming (1)UPCOMING

Aug 26, 2026

Troubled Debbie is galvanized by a new extracurricular.

E7Homecoming (2)UPCOMING

Aug 26, 2026

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

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E9Episode 9

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About The Shards

The Shards is a drama series on FX. The show first aired on Aug 5, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. The Shards has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 5, 2026. The cast includes Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell. Created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.