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Is it still controversial to call Bret Easton Ellis one of your favorite authors? The lovable misanthrope’s Less Than Zero has been my fave novel since college, and I’ve read every other book of his (well, not White, girl).

After the rather disappointing Imperial Bedrooms, I was shocked that The Shards was so fucking good. It was my fave book of 2023, and I was stoked for the announced Luca Guadagnino HBO adaptation before that fell apart (will his American Psycho reimagining have the same fate?). I was still somewhat excited for the Kristoffer Borgli version, but that too fell apart. Now, we’re about to get the Ryan Murphy version. God, help us. Might this possibly be good? Is Murphy still capable of gagging us?

We’ll find out when The Shards debuts on FX on August 5.

Each week, I’ll be recapping the series for paid Frank subscribers, doing a deep dive into the differences between the series and the novel.

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Also, join me on 8/5 at 9 PM EST for a live chat of the premiere!