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