P-Valley 2020

Overview

P-Valley is an American drama television series created by Katori Hall that premiered in 2020. The show is set in the Mississippi Delta and centers on the lives of African-American women working at The Pynk, a strip club. The series explores themes of hope, struggle, and resilience through its diverse cast of characters, including dancers, patrons, and staff navigating their personal and professional challenges. Katori Hall adapted the series from her play Pussy Valley. The show features Uncle Clifford Sayles, a femme non-binary proprietor who oversees the club's operations. It blends elements of Trap music and film noir aesthetics while portraying the complex dynamics within the club and the broader community. The series stars Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Brandee Evans. P-Valley examines the intersecting lives of individuals seeking redemption, connection, and empowerment within the vibrant yet challenging environment of the Delta.