# Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis's lurid thriller explores sex, drugs, and serial killers

The article offers a behind-the-scenes look at a new TV thriller from Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. The series leans into provocative themes of sex, drugs, and serial killers, blending Ellis's transgressive style with Murphy's signature dramatic excess.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/04/the-shards-tv-show-thriller-cast-interview) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:48 GMT