The Shards
The Shards follows a 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis in 1981 Los Angeles during his final year at elite Buckley Prep. The arrival of enigmatic student Robert Mallory disrupts his circle as Mallory’s presence aligns with a series of murders attributed to a serial killer called The Trawler, prompting further investigation.
StatusActive
First airedAug 5, 2026
Streaming
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for The Shards
Rankings
Daily Attention Score rankings for The Shards
Time on top
How much of the past 365 days The Shards spent at the top of TV
Days at #1
1
#48 of 58 shows to hit #1
<1% of the past 365 days
Days in Top 10
13
#79 of 234 shows to reach the top 10
4% of the past 365 days
Audience Signals
Public engagement with The Shards on September 19, 2026
Seasons
Average Attention Score by season
First 30 days after each season premiere
#
Season
Avg Buzz
1
The Shards
23.3
#100+
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on September 19, 2026
1
Evan Rachel Wood
Liz Schaffer
7.2
2
Kaia Gerber
Susan Reynolds
6.3
3
Igby Rigney
Bret Easton Ellis
2.6
4
Wes Bentley
Terry Schaffer
2.6
5
Homer Gere
Robert Mallory
2.5
6
Dot-Marie Jones
Jan 'Butch' Banxxx
2.0