The Shards
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by Bret Easton Ellis · 2023
The Shards is a 2023 autofiction and horror novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Set in 1981 Los Angeles, it serves as a fictionalized memoir of the author's final year of high school against the backdrop of a serial killer on the loose.
What experts have said about The Shards
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The Shards could become a major hit comparable to Euphoria if handled well.
“This is going to be, I think like euphoria level hit if they don't fumble it.”
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4 episodes featuring The Shards
Watch What Crappens
A supportive toast detonates RHONY’s brunch
The recap tracks how jokes, old grievances, and a conversation about Carolyn Bessette turn a divorce brunch into a cascading social rupture.
Sep 16, 2026 · 50 min
This Week in Startups
Anthropic rumored to target massive trillion dollar valuation in upcoming IPO
This episode unpacks how massive AI valuations and physical automation are reshaping both public markets and labor-intensive industries like construction.
Aug 15, 2026 · 1h 20m
Stock Movers
Birkenstock rallies as Cerebras and StubHub disappoint
The episode shows how sharply different forecasts and demand signals can reshape investor sentiment across technology, ticketing, and consumer goods.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 min
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Joe Rogan and Joe DeRosa champion creative independence over Hollywood gatekeeping
The shift toward creator-owned platforms and independent comedy hubs is fundamentally changing how media is produced, funded, and distributed.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2h 43m