TV series · 2026 · FX
Is The Shards based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Shards is based on the book The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis (2023).
The TV series premiered in 2026 on FX.
The book behind The Shards
The Shards
by Bret Easton Ellis · first published 2023 · autofiction
2023 novel by Bret Easton Ellis.
Common questions
Is The Shards based on a book?
Yes. The Shards is based on the book The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis (2023).
Who wrote the book The Shards is based on?
The Shards was written by Bret Easton Ellis and first published in 2023.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Shards before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Bret Easton Ellis's books
- American Psycho (film, 2000)
- The Rules of Attraction (film, 2002)
- Less Than Zero (film, 1987)
- American Psycho 2 (film, 2002)