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Season 1 – Claws

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At the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon in Central Florida, five diverse, hardworking manicurists try to make ends meet in a staid economy while managing perilous personal lives awash in drama. Amidst all the silk wraps, pedicures and polish treatments, salon owner Desna, who lives with and cares for her mentally ill twin brother, leads a staff that includes best friend Jennifer, now sober and raising two kids from a previous relationship; enigmatic Ann, who provides security for the salon; mild-mannered preppy and ex-convict Polly; and Virginia, who becomes easily bored and impatient with her job. Also hanging around the salon are shady redneck Roller; ambulance coach Bryce, Jennifer's husband who is also newly sober; and Uncle Daddy, a dangerous, deeply Catholic and actively bisexual crime boss.
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Well-acted, visually impressive, and energetically paced, Claws leaves a mark with a strong first season that hints at even greater potential.

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Emily St. James Vox 09/04/2018
Surprisingly incisive about the dynamics between women, in terms of friendships as well as professional relationships, and utterly unafraid of the female gaze. Go to Full Review Natalie Autostraddle 04/20/2018
The show errs in its audacious moments, which seem crass for the sake of being crass - but there's enough relatable material on Claws to make enduring those moments worthwhile. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Slashfilm 08/25/2017
Claws is bold, wildly entertaining, and impossible to ignore. Go to Full Review Scarlett Harris GOAT (AU) 08/07/2023
Claws’ outlandish, feminised and surface-level fun and frivolity give way to one of the most revolutionary shows on TV. Go to Full Review Rhodé Marshall City Press (South Africa) 04/15/2020
The bold and wildly entertaining show follows five diverse manicurists who work at a nail salon in Florida. But a lot more is going on besides manicures and pedicures as the women get involved in the traditionally male world of organised crime... Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/14/2018
[Claws is] just a fun, entertaining caper that doesn't ask too much of the audience, yet it's anchored by some touching performances and believable character friendships. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Keith S @KeithLD 12/13/2024 Everÿone did their part, they really got into their characters which makes this show believable and binge worthy. At first it might not seem like the best show but trust me as it goes on, the whole set and the cast really bring you in with the drama and the fashion just gets better and better. As does the drama See more Autumn M 09/21/2022 Claws is an interesting series about a group of women who are involved in organized crime. The characters are well-drawn, and the storylines are razor-sharp and sensible. The problem with most of these crime dramas is that the level of crime, lifestyle and deception are not accessible to most people. Money laundering is a little easier to wrap your head around. Highly recommended. See more 03/29/2022 An absolute MUST SEE! This series is now one of my favourites. Thrilling but also witty and hilarious, this show just nails it on the head with a good time to watch. Each character is super unique- and the characters develop so well over the seasons. Don't listen to anyone who says it gets worse over the course of the show- my favourite season was season 3!! My only disappointment was the storyline with Quiet Ann… I'll let y'all watch it, no spoilers! See more 10/17/2018 Thi show is excellent, anyone stating otherwise is crazy. It’s full of laughter, drama and suspense. The actors and actress are amazing. ?????????????????????????????????????? BRING ON SEASON 3. And hurry up. See more 08/15/2018 Entertaining, dinamic, funny. Intriguing See more 07/15/2018 Claws had me on the edge of my seat. Excellent plot, excellent characters. Every eposide had a jaw dropping moment. So well done! Perfect cast See more Read all reviews
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Niecy Nash

Desna

Jenn Lyon

Jennifer

Judy Reyes

Quiet Ann

Carrie Preston

Polly

Karrueche Tran

Virginia

Harold Perrineau

Dean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 11, 2017 Tirana Desna and her girls take pride in doing nails; Desna finds herself entangled in a money laundering scheme; Desna's promise of going clean is complicated when things go south with Roller, leading her and Virginia to take matters into their own hands. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2017 Funerary Following their entanglement with Roller, Desna and Virginia desperately prepare a cover story to tell the girls and the Dixie Mafia; Desna's dream salon is falling out of her grasp; Virginia goes missing only to return with a concocted story. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2017 Quicksand As Virginia's lies deepen, Desna plays catch up to cover their tracks; Desna is determined to get her dream salon; something goes awry at the clinic, putting Desna and Bryce in danger of Uncle Daddy's wrath. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 2, 2017 Fallout Desna becomes desperate to get out from underneath Uncle Daddy's thumb; Bryce drifts deeper into the Dixie Mafia; Polly reunites with her former gold-digging friend; Quiet Ann gets into a mess of her own; Dr. Ken finds himself in a world of trouble. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2017 Bats... Desna and Jennifer may be Dr. Ken's only hope as Bryce wrongly accuses him of a crime; Dean sees a disturbing billboard; Virginia and Desna are forced to ask Polly for help. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2017 Self-Portrait The ladies go to their new, fancy salon for the first time; Desna and her crew decide to compete in Florida's premiere nail design competition for a big cash prize; Virginia feels left out; Jennifer finds out an agonizing secret of Desna's. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 23, 2017 Escape After the big nail competition, Desna may finally get out from Uncle Daddy's grasp; Jennifer struggles with knowing Desna's dark secret; Polly discovers her maternal instincts; Dean makes a discovery that threatens to destroy everyone he knows. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 30, 2017 Teatro Jennifer finds unexpected solace in her square-dancing instructor; Polly uses her powers for good for the first time; Quiet Ann becomes torn about a big decision; scary times are in store for Virginia and Desna. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 6, 2017 Ambrosia With the clock ticking, Desna scrambles to get out of her worst trouble yet, and when her sleuthing pays off, she goes to the only person who can save her; Jennifer learns to cope as a Dixie Mafia wife. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 13, 2017 Avalanche Following a harrowing escape from Roller's grasp, Desna is on the run; Dean, Polly and Virginia frantically search for Desna; Jennifer gets more deeply involved with Hank; Desna must make a sacrifice to save her crew. Details

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Claws — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Marta Cunningham, Howard Deutch
Executive Producer
Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, Janine Sherman Barrois, Eliot Laurence
Screenwriter
Janine Sherman Barrois
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-MA (V|S|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2017