The Shards (2026)
▸ Must watch
The verdict
The Shards lands among the stronger English series on offer right now. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 24 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Genuinely divisive — critics can't settle this one. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
Good to know
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ryan Murphy
Cast
Igby Rigney
Bret Easton Ellis
Kaia Gerber
Susan Reynolds
Homer Gere
Robert Mallory
Hayes Warner
Debbie Schaffer
Graham Campbell
Thom Wright
Evan Rachel Wood
Liz Schaffer
Where to watch in Australia
Disney Plus
Availability as of 2026-08-16 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Shards worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. Genuinely divisive — critics can't settle this one.
Where can I watch The Shards?
You can stream The Shards in Australia on Disney Plus.
What language is The Shards in?
The Shards is an English series (Drama / Mystery).