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'The Shards' turns prep school into a nightmare in Ryan Murphy's FX thriller
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· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the show can be found through local news sources, including ABC7 Los Angeles.
A new FX series is set in 1980s Los Angeles , combining elements of privilege, wealth, and fear. The show is based on a bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The series is the latest work from Ryan Murphy, known for his work in television.
It is called "The Shards" and promises a suspense-filled story. Further details about the show can be found through local news sources, including ABC7 Los Angeles. The series is an adaptation of Ellis' novel, but specific plot points and characters are not available in this brief.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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