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'The Shards' Finale: Roth on Steven's Suspicious Role
10 Sep
Summary
- Actor Jordan Roth hints at his character Steven's hidden motives.
- The season finale left the identity of 'The Trawler' unrevealed.
- Steven's smirk in the final scene suggests he holds secrets.
The season one finale of Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' concluded on September 9th, leaving viewers with more questions than answers regarding the unmasked 'Trawler'. Actor Jordan Roth, who portrays Steven, Terry Schaffer's assistant, discussed his character's potential role in the unfolding mystery. Roth suggests that Steven is a character capable of anything, hinting at a complex and possibly sinister agenda.
The episode's end saw Terry Schaffer suffer a fall from his mansion balcony. Moments prior, Steven engaged in a silent, intense stare-down with another character, Robert, fueling speculation of their potential collusion. Roth described these unscripted moments as crucial for building suspense and hinting at underlying histories between characters.
Roth shared that Steven is adept at observing and collecting secrets, viewing himself as having a front-row seat to everyone's actions. The actor's final smirk at the camera, while others appeared concerned, exemplifies Steven's detached and opportunistic perspective. This leaves audiences anticipating a second season to explore Steven's full machinations.
While FX has not yet announced a renewal for 'The Shards', Roth expressed enthusiasm for exploring further storylines with Steven. He indicated a desire to delve deeper into how Steven manipulates situations and people, suggesting that the character's true influence is only beginning to be revealed. All episodes are currently available for streaming on Hulu.
