P-Valley

About P-Valley

'P-Valley' is an American television series that premiered on Starz in July 2020. This drama series brings to spotlight the inside life of a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. It weaves a intricated tapestry of the explicit and tough world of striping with the gritty yet hopeful lives of the dancers. The series casts a warm and scrutinizing light on a typically stigmatized corner of the American nightlife.

Making / Production

The creation of 'P-Valley' gushes from the mind of acclaimed playwright Katori Hall. The series is based on her play 'Pussy Valley'. The show consciously hires female directors for all episodes and is lauded for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the strip club milieu and its emphasis on the story of female characters battling societal odds.

Actors

• Brandee Evans as Mercedes: She plays the role of the club's flagship dancer who is planning an exit from the life of striping. Her performance has oozed vitality and sincerity.
• Nicco Annan as Uncle Clifford: The owner of the club, his character is queer and relentlessly interesting. Nicco played the role with immense dynamism.
• Elarica Johnson as Autumn Night: She is a newcomer to the club with a murky past. Elarica has played the mystery perfectly with her role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a play named 'Pussy Valley' by Katori Hall.
• All of the episodes are directed by women.
• In the series, 'The Pynk' is the last strip club in the city, although in reality, such places are common in the Mississippi Delta.

Awards

As of now, the show has been nominated for several awards, including the AAFCA TV Honors awards for Best Drama and Best Ensemble.

Quotes

• "This ain't no fantasy, this is P-Valley."
• "Only type of people come to The Pynk are the lost, the broken, the damned, the beautiful, and the ugly."
• "You a queen because you sold your body. You a queen because you had the courage to survive."

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Down in the Valley' - A gritty track by Ricky Reed that sets the tone of the series perfectly.
• 'Scars' - A track by Keyshia Cole, which underlines the struggles of the characters.
• 'Fall for You' - A soulful number by Leela James.