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Claws

  • TV Series
  • 2017–2022
  • TV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
7.4K
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Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, and Karrueche Tran in Claws (2017)
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Dark ComedyRaunchy ComedyComedyCrimeDrama

A look at the life and crimes of five women who work at a Florida nail salon.A look at the life and crimes of five women who work at a Florida nail salon.A look at the life and crimes of five women who work at a Florida nail salon.

  • Creator
    • Eliot Laurence
  • Stars
    • Niecy Nash
    • Carrie Preston
    • Judy Reyes
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,368
    843
    • Creator
      • Eliot Laurence
    • Stars
      • Niecy Nash
      • Carrie Preston
      • Judy Reyes
    • 73User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes40

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    Videos55

    Claws: A Black Man Has To Take Action
    Clip 1:34
    Claws: A Black Man Has To Take Action
    Claws: Am I Missin An Eye?
    Clip 1:14
    Claws: Am I Missin An Eye?
    Claws: Am I Missin An Eye?
    Clip 1:14
    Claws: Am I Missin An Eye?
    Claws: Finna Recap
    Clip 0:57
    Claws: Finna Recap
    Claws: I Can't Believe You Pulled This Off
    Clip 1:38
    Claws: I Can't Believe You Pulled This Off
    Claws: Melba Toast Recap
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    Claws: Melba Toast Recap
    Claws: I Got 30 New Followers
    Clip 1:24
    Claws: I Got 30 New Followers

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    Niecy Nash
    Niecy Nash
    • Desna Simms
    • 2017–2022
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Polly…
    • 2017–2022
    Judy Reyes
    Judy Reyes
    • Quiet Ann
    • 2017–2022
    Karrueche Tran
    Karrueche Tran
    • Virginia…
    • 2017–2022
    Jenn Lyon
    Jenn Lyon
    • Jennifer…
    • 2017–2022
    Kevin Rankin
    Kevin Rankin
    • Bryce…
    • 2017–2022
    Jason Antoon
    Jason Antoon
    • Brickman…
    • 2017–2022
    Harold Perrineau
    Harold Perrineau
    • Dean Simms
    • 2017–2022
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Uncle Daddy
    • 2017–2022
    Jack Kesy
    Jack Kesy
    • Roller…
    • 2017–2019
    Evan Daigle
    Evan Daigle
    • Toby Evans
    • 2017–2022
    Suleka Mathew
    Suleka Mathew
    • Arlene Branch
    • 2017–2019
    Aadyn Encalarde
    Aadyn Encalarde
    • Brienne
    • 2017–2022
    Jimmy Jean-Louis
    Jimmy Jean-Louis
    • Dr. Gregory Ruval
    • 2017–2018
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Juanda Husser…
    • 2017–2022
    Andrea Sooch
    Andrea Sooch
    • Riva
    • 2017–2019
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Zlata
    • 2018
    Paul Mann
    Paul Mann
    • Boris
    • 2017–2018
    • Creator
      • Eliot Laurence
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    User reviews73

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    tomkofof

    This,that and a whole lotta other

    Near perfect,very adult crime drama. This pilot spent not one minute BSing it's way to a surprising conclusion to set up what looks like a very rough ride of woman power. Previews made this look sassy,but it is much more. This looks like a sophisticated crime thriller.

    Very well executed. Niece Nash (Scream)and Dean Noriis (Breaking Bad),along with Carrie Preston (True Blood) and others give difficult,really wonderful,believable performances with very adult material. I gave the pilot a 10.
    9Ed-Shullivan

    Oh Yeah baby! 💞Crazy and campy and these ladies loyalty and comradery are hilarious!

    Mrs. Shullivan and I have not missed a single episode of this sleeper series and I must say...we just love the many great surprises this newest campy kind of television series that has brought much joy each week to our household. If anyone does not appreciate camp/dramedy/crime and a bit of risky language and sexy innuendo then just stick to your hospital themed life threatening weekly series or the many predictable Law and Order spin offs.

    This series has an over abundance of great character regulars. My favorite character though is the recently released from prison Polly, played exquisitely by Carrie Preston. She brings an unrelenting POP to the show Claws with her quirky but menacing weekly performance that just shouts out loud and proud "I can be very nice to you, but if you screw with any of my lady friends there will be hell to pay!"

    The story lines are so varied and they hold our full attention. We just love each episode and how all the ladies who work in the CLAWS salon interact and deliver their unique characters. Of course each lady has at least one man sharing in their lives, and/or in the case of the butchy Quiet Ann character played by former Devious Maids actress Judy Reyes, she has an endless stream of lovers of the female persuasion.

    I have no other television series to compare Claws to, as this series is uniquely creative in a category all to themselves, it is so unique, and simply just a breath of comedic fresh air. I hope this dark horse camp/dramedy/crime series wins at least 4 Emmy's during the awards season as not only are the female lead characters terrific the supporting male actors also add a lot of character depth and diversity such as Roller Husser (Jack Kesy), Bryce Husser (Kevin Rankin), Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris) and I simply cannot forget the over the top mentally challenged performance of Dean Simms (Harold Perrineau). If Harold Perrineau does not win a best supporting actor award(s) it would be a crime.

    I hope Claws receives sufficient support for a second season as I am dying to see what direction the series transforms to next year. Mrs. Shullivan and I give Claws a favorable 8 out of 10 rating.
    8jmhfl-76419

    New and different

    It's like a comedy-drama that draws you in. It's Orange is the New Black meets Empire, meets Star, meets Breaking Bad, meets Power. Not for everyone, but I love it! Great acting and cast. Needs a bit more developing, but Empire did too in the first few episodes. The show definitely needs a chance. Claws could be a "sleeper" and I look forward to each new episode.
    8thom-gillespie

    Claws is basically Orange is the New Black after parole

    The set up took about 3 episodes and then it launched. Dean was a bit annoying but he has developed into a far more interesting and believable character as an adult on the spectrum. 'The Girls' are all good with Dez the strongest but the real reason to watch is probably Roller a truly bizarre character, sort of Eminem if he did weights and steroids. Uncle Daddy is maybe the weakest character but this might be because I can't get the DEA character he played in Breaking Bad out of my mind. In my mind Uncle Daddy causes cognitive dissonance.

    Very watchable.
    8lotsoletters

    Something fresh and really engaging

    I absolutely loved this show! Right from the start it had me. From the genuinely interesting and eclectic mix of main characters to the plot twists. Its great to watch a show where females are given less predictable story lines. I wouldn't categorize it as a comedy, it seems to be more of a thriller drama based show. I cant wait to see what happens next...

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    • Trivia
      The show was originally developed as a half-hour comedy at HBO, but eventually TNT took it on and turned it into a hour-long dramedy.
    • Connections
      Referenced in 9-1-1: Under Pressure (2018)

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 美魔甲
    • Filming locations
      • Palmetto, Florida, USA(Nail Salon)
    • Production companies
      • Le Train Train
      • Studio T
      • Warner Horizon Television
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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