Vogue's Playful Recap of 'The Shards' Episode 4

Vogue published a humorous, stream-of-consciousness recap of Episode 4 of the HBO series 'The Shards', written by a self-described coward who initially hesitated due to a dislike of horror. The episode, directed by Max Minghella, continues the show's blend of terror and camp, which the writer finds well-balanced. The recap references specific Los Angeles locations, including Sherman Oaks and La Scala restaurant, and mentions cultural touchstones like the cereal 'Waffle Crisp' and the song 'Funkytown'. The writer comments on characters, including Ivy Wolk's role, and notes the show's soundtrack, which includes Blondie's 'Heart of Glass'. The piece also touches on themes of 1980s LA, such as a character doing porn to fund Yale after her father lost money to Heaven's Gate. The writer speculates on possible references, like Cha-Cha from 'Grease', and praises the show's needle drops. The recap is part of Vogue's ongoing coverage of the series, which is based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel of the same name.