The highly anticipated season finale of FX’s thriller series, The Shards, is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 9, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, airing simultaneously on both FX and Hulu, as well as on Disney Plus for international viewers. This concluding episode, titled Stairway to Heaven, will wrap up the exciting first season of the show, which has been inspired by Bret Easton Ellis’s 2023 novel of the same name.
The Shards centers around Bret, a high school senior with aspirations of becoming a published author. While he ambitiously pens his debut novel, Less Than Zero—the book that catapulted Ellis to fame at the young age of 21—Bret and his circle of privileged friends navigate the complex dynamics of adolescence during the early 1980s. The narrative takes a dark twist as a serial killer threatens their lives, picking them off one by one.
The series features a talented young cast, led by Igby Rigney in the role of Bret, alongside Kaia Gerber, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell, and Homer Gere. The adult cast includes notable names such as Evan Rachel Wood, Wes Bentley, and Jordan Roth, who add depth to the storyline.
Episode Release Schedule for The Shards
The first season kicked off on August 5, with episodes released weekly. Here is the complete schedule:
- Episode 1: Pilot – August 5
- Episode 2: Don’t You Want Me – August 5
- Episode 3: Help Me! Rhonda! – August 12
- Episode 4: Robert’s Party – August 12
- Episode 5: Murder on the Dancefloor – August 19
- Episode 6: Homecoming Part One – August 26
- Episode 7: Homecoming Part Two – August 26
- Episode 8: Hamlet – September 2
- Episode 9: Stairway to Heaven – September 9
For those interested in subscribing to Hulu, the ad-supported tier is available for $12 per month, while the ad-free option costs $19 per month. Additionally, there are various bundle options, including the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle, as well as a comprehensive package that combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max.