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FX releases trailer for Ryan Murphy's latest series, 'The Shards'
By OTRC at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Ryan Murphy's new series, "The Shards" explores the privileged world of an elite prep school in Los Angeles in the 1980s. See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu.
Key takeaway See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The release of Ryan Murphy's "The Shards" trailer may seem like a typical entertainment story, but it has relevance to San Francisco 's own elite prep schools. While the series is set in Los Angeles, the themes of privilege and social hierarchy are likely to resonate with local audiences familiar with San Francisco's own private schools. The city is home to several prestigious institutions that, like the one depicted in "The Shards," often come with high price tags and exclusive social circles. As the series explores the complexities of these environments, San Francisco viewers may draw parallels to their own experiences or observations of the city's educational landscape. With the show's premiere just around the corner, local viewers will have the opportunity to watch and reflect on how the portrayal of elite prep school life in "The Shards" compares to their own understanding of San Francisco's private schools.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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