About Claws

'Claws' is an American comedy-drama TV series that first premiered on June 11, 2017. The series is centered around five manicurists at the Nail Artisans salon in Manatee County, Florida where a lot more goes down than acrylic fill-ins and pedicures. The show takes a deep dive into the cut-throat world of nails, presenting it as a cover for money laundering for a nearby pain clinic.

Making / Production

The show is created by Eliot Laurence and produced by Warner Horizon Television, along with associations like Rashida Jones and Will McCormack's Le Train Train Productions. It features a multi-racial cast and tackles themes like the American dream, female friendship, and crime with dark humor and gritty realism.

Actors

• Niecy Nash as Desna Simms: She plays the role of the salon's owner who lives with and takes care of her mentally ill brother. Nash portrays the leader of the crew with resilience and charisma.
• Carrie Preston as Polly Marks: Preston plays the role of a fantastic manicurist released on parole who is fiercely loyal to Desna and has an unlikely friendship with her.
• Judy Reyes as Quiet Ann: Reyes plays the role of the salon's lookout. Despite her name Quiet Ann, Reyes's performance speaks volumes about her talent.
• Karrueche Tran as Virginia Loc: Tran plays the role of the salon's newest manicurist who is willing to endure the crew's tests to prove her loyalty.
• Jenn Lyon as Jennifer Husser: Lyon portrays a character who is Desna's oldest friend and she juggles her job and personal responsibilities with grit and determination.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Claws' is filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana but is set in Palmetto, Florida.
• The series was initially intended as a half-hour comedy for HBO, but was redeveloped as an hour-long dramedy for TNT.
• Niecy Nash had to learn to do manicures for real for her role in Claws.

Quotes

• Desna: "I am going to lead with love, and after that... probably some violence."
• Polly: "When you're born into a damaging situation, it's truly like you've been programmed for heartache."
• Quiet Ann: "I am as soft as I am hard, and as vulnerable as I am invincible."

Music, Soundtrack

• Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
• Woman - Kesha ft. The Dap-Kings Horns
• Bad Girls - M.I.A