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Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' explores 1980s Los Angeles
Ryan Murphy's new FX series, 'The Shards,' is a nine-episode psychological thriller set in 1981 Los Angeles. Adapted from a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the show follows a group of wealthy teenagers whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious new student and the presence of a serial killer known as 'the Trawler.'
The series features Igby Rigney in the lead role as a fictionalized version of Ellis. The cast also includes Kaia Gerber, Evan Rachel Wood, and Wes Bentley. While the show is noted for its 1980s period aesthetic and glamorous production, it explores themes of desire, class anxiety, and social intrigue.
Production details indicate that the series expands upon the original source material by two episodes, focusing on additional character arcs. The show was filmed on location in Los Angeles to maintain authentic lighting and atmosphere.
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Bret Easton Ellis · FX · Igby Rigney · Los Angeles · Ryan Murphy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series consists of nine episodes. filmdaily.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Igby Rigney plays the role of a fictionalized young Bret Easton Ellis. karlismyunkle.com · instinctmagazine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The series is set in 1981 Los Angeles. karlismyunkle.com · filmdaily.co · instinctmagazine.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A serial killer known as 'the Trawler' targets teenagers in the series. karlismyunkle.com · instinctmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are credited as creators of the series 'The Shards'. filmdaily.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The television series expands the original novel by two episodes. filmdaily.co