Claws Zaddy Was a Rolling Stone (Season 3, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Claws

Zaddy Was a Rolling Stone (Season 3, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Desna decides her trust issues are rooted in being abandoned by her father. Her world is turned upside down after seeking him out. The Lovestones retaliate against Desna for getting in the way.

Showrunners

Eliot Laurence | Janine Sherman Barrois

Director

Niecy Nash

Writers

Eliot Laurence (created by) | Darrin Dortch (written by)

Producers

Eliot Laurence | Larry Rapaport (produced by) | Janine Sherman Barrois | Doug Stockstill

Cinematographer

Michael Watson

Editor

Jessica Hernández

Production Designer

Sharon Lomofsky

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 7, 2019

Release date

Jul 7, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
35 cast members

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