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FX releases trailer for Ryan Murphy's latest series, 'The Shards'
By OTRC at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / 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 Bellaire
The release of Ryan Murphy's series "The Shards" may seem like a distant event for Bellaire residents, but it brings attention to the elite prep school experience, a phenomenon not entirely foreign to the Houston area. Local private schools in the region often boast strong academic and extracurricular programs, drawing students from affluent families. While "The Shards" is set in Los Angeles, its exploration of privilege and elite education may resonate with some Bellaire families who have experience with similar institutions. As the series premieres, it will be interesting to see if any local schools or educators weigh in on the portrayal of prep school life in the 1980s, and whether the show sparks any discussions about the current state of elite education in the Houston area. The show's focus on the complexities of privileged adolescence may also find relevance in Bellaire's own community, where issues of socioeconomic diversity and access to quality education are ongoing concerns.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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