The Mythic City: "The Shards" Digs Deep into L. A. 's Troubled Past Igby Rigney's portrayal of Bret in Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' autofiction novel is a nuanced blend of fact and fiction.
The series' use of Los Angeles as a character in itself is a bold move that pays off, immersing viewers in the city's complex history.
The city's troubled past is well documented, from the Manson Family murders to the serial killings that inspired Ellis' book. However, "The Shards" doesn't shy away from exploring the mythic quality of L. A.