If there’s one thing more puzzling than the enigma of the Trawler in FX’s The Shards, it’s cracking the code of the show’s release schedule!
Seriously, here’s the deal: The first two episodes of The Shards debuted simultaneously on Wednesday, August 5. A week later, episodes 3 and 4 appeared on FX and Hulu. Naturally, you’d expect another two episodes last night, right? Wrong. Instead, just a single episode — The Shards Episode 5, ominously titled “Murder on the Dancefloor,” aired at 9 PM ET on FX and Hulu on Wednesday, August 19.
So, what’s going on? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours. Unlike the fictional Bret Easton Ellis (played by Igby Rigney) in The Shards, we aren’t cut out for detective work, even if Joan Didion’s The White Album is always on our reading list.
That said, we do have the scoop on the upcoming episodes. Wondering when to catch the next installment of The Shards on FX and Hulu? We’ve got you covered…
How Many Episodes are in The Shards?
The Shards consists of 9 episodes in total, with fresh episodes premiering each Wednesday from now until September 9.
When Does The Shards Episode 6 Come Out? The Shards Episode 6 Release Date:
The Shards Episode 6 “Homecoming Part One” will come out on FX and Hulu on Wednesday, August 26.
Fun fact! The Shards Episode 7 “Homecoming Part Two” will also come out next week, Wednesday, August 26, on FX and Hulu.
What Time Do New Episodes of The Shards Come Out?
New episodes of The Shards come out at 9 PM ET (or 6 PM PT) on FX and Hulu.
That means both The Shards Episodes 6 and 7 will be available to stream on Hulu at 9 PM ET on Wednesday, August 26.
When Do New Episodes of The Shards Come Out? The Shards Episode Guide
Utterly confused by when new episodes of The Shards come out on FX and Hulu? Here’s your Shards episode guide, so you don’t miss a second of the seedy action:
- The Shards Episode 1 “Pilot”: Wednesday, August 5
How to Watch The Shards:
Don’t have FX or cable? No problem! You can stream The Shards on Hulu. Don’t have Hulu?
If you’re new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $11.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
The Shards Cast Guide: Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, and More
The cast of The Shards includes Vogue cover models, Tony award-winning producers, and actors you’ve seen before in projects like Midnight Mass, Yellowstone, Wednesday, The English Teacher, and Westworld.
Who plays who in The Shards? Here’s your Shards cast guide:
- Igby Rigney as Bret Easton Ellis