73 reviews
Don't judge a show by it's cover
As someone whose favorite shows are X-FIles and The Sopranos, I wrote this show off from the moment I saw the previews. And wow do I apologize to the writers and the actors of this excellent, engaging tv show. Little did I know this gem of a show had a ton in common with my two favorite shows, strong female lead, lots of crime, and genuine comedic moments thru characters that have excellent development.
This show is one of a kind, dramatic, hilarious and heart-warming. The story line is completely unique and offers so much variety to viewers. The character development is excellent and really makes you as a viewer fall inlove with these unique characters. It's so binge worthy, and in the current season it brings me back every week.
I love these women! You did it right this time TNT, hope this shows has a long life with many seasons to come.
This show is one of a kind, dramatic, hilarious and heart-warming. The story line is completely unique and offers so much variety to viewers. The character development is excellent and really makes you as a viewer fall inlove with these unique characters. It's so binge worthy, and in the current season it brings me back every week.
I love these women! You did it right this time TNT, hope this shows has a long life with many seasons to come.
- denalaszio
- Jun 25, 2019
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2nd review...after watching series finale
- marymcfarland-01866
- Feb 6, 2022
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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.
Very watchable.
- thom-gillespie
- Aug 10, 2017
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Personal Opinion
Rarely TV shows hold my attention, I get board with the plot and just shut the TV off. I started recording "Claws" because a few of my friends have worked on the production and I was just curious after hearing them talk about "Uncle Daddy" and the entire list of characters. I started watching the first episode only to binge watch the entire season to the current episode. I was hooked! I had to know what happened next and I have not done that since the days of Falcon Crest and Dallas when I was a kid! I HAD to tune in Sunday night when the current episode was to air because I just had to know what was going to happen. It is not a family friendly show by any means, it is directed to mature audiences. You will see T&A if you watch it so don't be shocked just hide your eyes. Again, I am hooked on the show! I think I need my nails done now too.
- stephaniedavisholmes-16555
- Jul 24, 2017
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a LOT of fun - and yeah, raunchy - not for the prudish!
TBT continues to dazzle. They promoted the hell out of this, somebody spent a lot of $ - and it shows, in a raunchy and engrossing noir comedy. But - a little puzzled that some seem surprised by the graphic (and witty!) vulgarity - "prurient"? yep, definitely! anyone who had seen a promo, or looked at the first 2 minutes - would know that this was not going to be Downton Abbey or The Good Wife. South Florida is a strange & wonderful place - and Claws is worthy of that milieu.
The cast: Niecy Nash has been a particular favorite since the wonderful Reno 911 - happy to see that she has found a perfect showcase. Carrie Preston, sometimes a bit too twee in her Good Wife stint. is letter-perfect,often raunchy funny but also deeply moving in her fragile gentility. Judy Reyes is always a welcome sight - a world away from her Carla on Scrubs. Great secondary characters -eg, the brilliant Dale Dickey, with her face for the ages. Dean Norris and the other males are all good, but the women rule here.
Nash's clothes, like her attitude, are magnificent, the stripper biker funeral in Episode 2 has to be seen to be believed, and Florida looks great.
A last note: "Tailored to a very specific audience" as the last line of a rather hateful 1-star review - really? Seems to be flirting with racism ... altho, I'm surely part of that target audience, and I'm a middle aged white man from the south, so yeah - target away!
The cast: Niecy Nash has been a particular favorite since the wonderful Reno 911 - happy to see that she has found a perfect showcase. Carrie Preston, sometimes a bit too twee in her Good Wife stint. is letter-perfect,often raunchy funny but also deeply moving in her fragile gentility. Judy Reyes is always a welcome sight - a world away from her Carla on Scrubs. Great secondary characters -eg, the brilliant Dale Dickey, with her face for the ages. Dean Norris and the other males are all good, but the women rule here.
Nash's clothes, like her attitude, are magnificent, the stripper biker funeral in Episode 2 has to be seen to be believed, and Florida looks great.
A last note: "Tailored to a very specific audience" as the last line of a rather hateful 1-star review - really? Seems to be flirting with racism ... altho, I'm surely part of that target audience, and I'm a middle aged white man from the south, so yeah - target away!
- brooklynjm
- Jun 22, 2017
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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.
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.
- Ed-Shullivan
- Aug 16, 2017
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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.
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.
Clawing Its Way Out The Boutique
- LouieInLove
- Jul 8, 2017
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A Fun Mix of Breaking Bad and Beauty Shop
- dollypeppers
- Jun 19, 2017
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Naughty Niecy!
Well, your enjoyment of this show hinges on how well you like the lead, Niecy Nash. I think she does a great job on this show, both in the drama and comedy aspects. Plus, she looks sexy as hell on this show! She does a very good job of pulling off the "Good Girl doing bad things to get a Good Result". She has her heart in the right place, (along with everything else)! Dean Norris, (Hank from Breaking Bad), plays the bad guy, and he over- acts over the top. I can forgive this and don't consider it totally "serious" drama, but acceptable entertainment. Enjoy!
- Geezer-geez
- Jul 3, 2017
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So bad.
Started out great, but by the end of season one it completely became a joke. Avoid.
- CriticsVoiceVideo
- Jan 10, 2021
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One dumpster fire after another! And it's awesome.
Campy, hilarious. unpredictable, off the rails. Equal parts trashy and intelligent. Just when you think you have the plots and motivations figured out, the show will knock you off your feet. It has heart and soul with not a single one-dimensional character in sight. When you find yourself being sympathetic for even the villains, you know you're on to something good.
Other than Sheryl Lee Ralph's accent and Harold Perrineau's delivery, the casting is spot-on perfect. Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, an unrecognizable Judy Reyes, Dean Norris, Jack Kesy, et al., will have you completely immersed. But for me, Jenn Lyon and Kevin Rankin as Jennifer and Bryce are the two stand-outs because of their heart-breaking story arcs.
Fantastic ride.
Other than Sheryl Lee Ralph's accent and Harold Perrineau's delivery, the casting is spot-on perfect. Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, an unrecognizable Judy Reyes, Dean Norris, Jack Kesy, et al., will have you completely immersed. But for me, Jenn Lyon and Kevin Rankin as Jennifer and Bryce are the two stand-outs because of their heart-breaking story arcs.
Fantastic ride.
Good premise-a little too sexually graphic
- childers-3
- Jun 11, 2017
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Just Awful
A mix of stereotypes and lazy writing contribute to an experience that can only be described as nauseating.
- dcboratko09-727-740271
- May 17, 2019
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The Dixie Mafia, a female "Sopranos"!
"TNT" has a new wild far out brash and bold crime series that involves five ladies who are just trying to make their way with life in the sunshine state. Set in Florida, "Claws" involves the life of a female mafia clan who run a nail salon, yet underneath the money involves blood, bullets, and scandal along with the typical bribes, loan sharking and just old fashioned get away fun! And the series is spiced up and blended nice with scenes of sex and clever plots that are a cover up to make the viewer think as to what type of mystery is going on. The ladies are lead by Niecy Nash in one of her strong and most blunt performances ever. Overall entertaining good crime drama series to watch that has plenty of sugar and spice.
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.
- jmhfl-76419
- Jun 19, 2017
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If Jackie Brown met Pulp Fiction.
A very underrated series, that honestly deserves a higher rating.
The plot is super entertaining, I never found myself bored watching this show.
There is a lot of sex, but it also makes a lot of witty subtle references.
The setting is unique taking place in central Florida instead of typical Miami.
All of the sub plots are entertaining as well, the first episode is gripping.
Niecey Nash does a great job being the protagonist of the story, while all other co stars do we as well. Even Karruche Tran surprised me with her acting ability, while I must admit is beautifu eye candy.
Dean Norris is a polarizing villain, who can be super entertaining or super scary.
I think people who enjoyed will definitely enjoy this show.
If you don't like sexual content, drug references and usage, and occasional bloody violence you will enjoy this.
Reminds me of an Elmore Leonard novel with a modern Breaking Bad twist.
I'd recommend this to anyone who isn't afraid of of R rated content.
- savagechico
- Apr 1, 2018
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Funny, campy and sometimes suspenseful. Also on the border of being ruined by irrelevant politics
The first season of Claws was excellent. It was a well written, campy dark comedy about a nail salon crew led by the hilarious and over the top Niecy Nash. It follows her various small time criminal shenanigans and her ambitions to grow an empire. Sort of a mix of Breaking Bad, Weeds, and Pushing Daisies. And it worked.
Season 2 got a little weird. They started throwing in these completely random musical interludes, moderated presidential style debates between characters, just random nonsense. I can see and appreciate them trying to play around creatively, but I personally just found it unfunny and distracting from the actual storyline. If you skip those parts though, still pretty good.
Season 3, they throw in the politics. There's an entire episode that can basically be summed up as "Orange Man Bad." We get it. The orange man is bad. Just enough already, seriously. So many quality shows and movies have been absolutely ruined by this childish, vapid nonsense. Whether I personally agree with the positions or not is completely irrelevant. If I want to be disingenuously pandered to and/or pretentiously lectured to about irrelevant political topics, I'll sign up for Twitter. I watch TV to be entertained.
I don't even want to know the political leanings of the writers, directors, actors, extras, or whoever is holding the boom or serving the coffee.
Being that the worst of it was only one episode, it wasn't enough to completely give up the series yet. I'm just hoping it's like the bizarre musical interludes in that it's something they were trying out, they'll realize it's distracting and idiotic, and they'll get back to the storylines (which in a lot of cases are actually pretty interesting and well executed).
Season 2 got a little weird. They started throwing in these completely random musical interludes, moderated presidential style debates between characters, just random nonsense. I can see and appreciate them trying to play around creatively, but I personally just found it unfunny and distracting from the actual storyline. If you skip those parts though, still pretty good.
Season 3, they throw in the politics. There's an entire episode that can basically be summed up as "Orange Man Bad." We get it. The orange man is bad. Just enough already, seriously. So many quality shows and movies have been absolutely ruined by this childish, vapid nonsense. Whether I personally agree with the positions or not is completely irrelevant. If I want to be disingenuously pandered to and/or pretentiously lectured to about irrelevant political topics, I'll sign up for Twitter. I watch TV to be entertained.
I don't even want to know the political leanings of the writers, directors, actors, extras, or whoever is holding the boom or serving the coffee.
Being that the worst of it was only one episode, it wasn't enough to completely give up the series yet. I'm just hoping it's like the bizarre musical interludes in that it's something they were trying out, they'll realize it's distracting and idiotic, and they'll get back to the storylines (which in a lot of cases are actually pretty interesting and well executed).
Living the American Dream
"Claws" is a strange blend of comedy and crime mixed together in an over-the-top script that will attract or irritate you depending on how much you like gratuitous sex, foul language, drugs, murder, lesbianism, con games, etc.
There is some really fine acting here from some fine actors (Carrie Preston, Dean Norris, Harold Perrineau, Karrueche Tran, Kevin Rankin), and I have to admit the scenes in the nail parlor are really interesting to me.
In many respects this is the story of the American dream for an aspiring nail salon owner (Niecy Nash) and her 4 employees. They are trying to rise out of their lower middle class lives and the appeal of fast money has corrupted each of them in a different way. Now as their big break seems on the horizon, the sins of the past keep coming back to haunt them.
I can understand that some people will be put off by the content, but I like it. I gave it a 7. I would like it better if they spent more time in the salon.
There is some really fine acting here from some fine actors (Carrie Preston, Dean Norris, Harold Perrineau, Karrueche Tran, Kevin Rankin), and I have to admit the scenes in the nail parlor are really interesting to me.
In many respects this is the story of the American dream for an aspiring nail salon owner (Niecy Nash) and her 4 employees. They are trying to rise out of their lower middle class lives and the appeal of fast money has corrupted each of them in a different way. Now as their big break seems on the horizon, the sins of the past keep coming back to haunt them.
I can understand that some people will be put off by the content, but I like it. I gave it a 7. I would like it better if they spent more time in the salon.
- drjgardner
- Jul 2, 2017
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Sitting on the edge of my seat
And so waiting for the next episode, every week. This series is so crazy, yet quite a joy to watch. It's another obe of those new series that I'd love to see more seasons and hope the negative reviewers don't sway for it to be cancelled.The cast is good and work good together. Some of the shows plots are far-fetched but I'm sure there probably a town somewhere where this may actually be a true-life series of events. I applaud the people whom made this as it is quite entertaining and every week, I await the newest episode. PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!!!
Going on episode 3 and so far it's holding me
- ryan-beauchesne
- Jul 12, 2017
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One of the most nauseating shows on TV I've ever seen
There is nothing I want to write about this show other than I cannot stand to even watch the advertisements on TV for it.
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...
- lotsoletters
- Jun 12, 2017
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Good show but lots of goofs
To show you that celebrities and show staff don't know areas outside their own......
1) Uncle Daddy said, "I'm bring some people up from Carolina. Uh, FL is south of SC!
2) re: driving, they referred to "get on the 310." In FL highways are not referred to as "the." It's get on 95 then south on 1.
And - the bridal girls were offered chardonnay, and then corks popped immediately for champagne. Unless I'm wrong and chardonnay is now pressurized!
I enjoy the shows but would expect a bit of attention to detail. Sloppy.
1) Uncle Daddy said, "I'm bring some people up from Carolina. Uh, FL is south of SC!
2) re: driving, they referred to "get on the 310." In FL highways are not referred to as "the." It's get on 95 then south on 1.
And - the bridal girls were offered chardonnay, and then corks popped immediately for champagne. Unless I'm wrong and chardonnay is now pressurized!
I enjoy the shows but would expect a bit of attention to detail. Sloppy.
Glorification of Crime & Random Sex
Nothing here but an endless stream of gratuitous sex in the midst of non stop crime. This show is like some kind of trashy porno movie. It lacks any redeeming social value. Nothing positive here, nothing uplifting to see. Just a dive into sleaze.