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The Shards

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A TV adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, co-created with Ryan Murphy, streaming on a Fox-affiliated platform. A period piece set in the early 1980s involving a teenage protagonist, a serial killer, and a Manson-like cult.

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HBO teen drama series

Both are big, bold shows about teens. Jason thinks The Shards could hit the same cultural level as Euphoria if it doesn't stumble.

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"I'm going to see your Furious and raise you The Shards. Ryan Murphy spent millions of dollars on these first two episodes to make it a homage to the 80s and it is unbelievable what's on screen. I was blown away. I think this is going to ..."

Compared to Euphoria as a potential hit of similar cultural impact; originally developed for HBO before going to AMC

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Used for: Entertainment viewing Praised: Lavish 1980s aesthetic production values, Ryan Murphy's visual direction, Bre... vs: Compared to Euphoria as a potential hit of similar cultural impact; originall...

"I'm going to see your Furious and raise you The Shards. Ryan Murphy spent millions of dollars on these first two episodes to make it a homage to the 80s and it is unbelievable what's on screen. I was blown away. I think this is going to be a Eupho..."

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