TV series · 2026 · Where to watch
The Shards
Updated November 2, 2026
If looks could kill.
The Shards streams in the US on six subscription services — DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube TV — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is the full list and which to use.
Set in 1981 Los Angeles, a 17-year-old student navigates his final year at an elite prep school as a mysterious new arrival unsettles the campus. At the same time, a serial killer’s activities cast a growing shadow over the community.
- Year
- 2026
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 · 72 votes
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery
- Length
- 1 season · 9 episodes
- Network
- FX
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch The Shards
The Shards is included with six different subscriptions — DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube TV — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
The Shards is a returning series with one season and 9 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S1E9) aired on September 9, 2026.
Created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis and starring Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere and Hayes Warner; it originally aired on FX.
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Common questions
Is The Shards on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Shards is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is The Shards on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Shards is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and Hulu instead.
Can I watch The Shards for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on DirecTV On Demand and fuboTV where one is offered.
How many seasons of The Shards are there?
There is one season so far, with more to come.
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