The trailer for the TNT series Clawsâa murder drama about manicurists thatâs executive-produced by Rashida Jonesâcontains lots of bright colors, gaudy outfits, nail art, a gold-plated gun and an alligator (itâs Florida), and somewhere in all this, thereâs a murder.
TNT describes the show, in empowerment terms, as a âwickedly funny meditation on female badness which follows the rise of five diverse and treacherous Florida manicurists in the traditionally male world of organized crime.â Women doing bad things! The story involves Niecy Nashâs character, Desna, running a nail salon while taking care of her twin brother whoâs mentally ill (Harold Perrienau) and also presumably trying to leave behind a life of money laundering. It could be a hoot, or not.
Desnaâs sidekicks in this manicured journey include Jennifer (played by Jenn Lyon), Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes), Virginia (Karrueche Tran) and Polly (Carrie Preston). The series premieres June 11.