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Ryan Murphy's 80s Thriller: Sex, Drugs, and Kidnapping
14 Jul
Summary
- The series is set in 1980s Los Angeles with high school seniors.
- A kidnapping and a bloody backpack hint at a dark mystery.
- It mixes coming-of-age themes with horror and Murphy's signature camp.
FX is set to release "The Shards," a new thriller series from creator Ryan Murphy, evoking 1980s Los Angeles. The show centers on a group of affluent high school seniors navigating typical coming-of-age experiences, with a dark undercurrent.
The first trailer introduces Bret, played by Igby Rigney, who is suspicious of a classmate. When a girl is kidnapped and a bloody backpack is found, Bret's concerns escalate.
Created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, author of "American Psycho," the series features a cast including Kaia Gerber and Wes Bentley. It promises a blend of nostalgia, horror, and Murphy's characteristic camp style.
"The Shards" will premiere on August 5 at 9 p.m. ET, with two episodes airing on Hulu and FX.
