Claws

Desna (Niecy Nash) and the girls struggle to keep their hope alive while still working under the thumb of the new Russian regime, spearheaded by Riva. A blissful Desna remains in the dark about her gangster/gyno boyfriend, Ruval (Jimmy Jean-Louis). Virginia (Karrueche Tran) tells Dean (Harold Perrineau) that she’s pregnant with his baby. A newly domesticated Polly (Carrie Preston) is jubilant when tasked with being a madam for an all-male dance troupe. Meanwhile, a depressed Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris), still reeling from the loss of his beloved Juanda, has been stripped of his Dixie Mafia kingdom and is forced to do menial jobs for the Russians. The power dynamic shifts once again when Riva’s sister, Zlata (Franka Potente), arrives to change the game.

Desna (Niecy Nash) now pinned under the stiletto tipped nail of Riva’s sister, Zlata (Franka Potente) must come up with an idea to generate more customers for the clinic. Meanwhile, Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes) helps Dean (Harold Perrineau) and Virginia (Karrueche Tran) get to a personal and important appointment that lead to self-examination and joy.

Desna’s (Niecy Nash) relationship with Ruval (Jimmy Jean-Louis) deepens when he introduces her to his mother, Matilde (Sheryl Lee Ralph). Polly (Carrie Preston) grows concerned when Marnie continues to pull away from her. Meanwhile, Jenn (Jenn Lyon), still depressed by Bryce’s (Kevin Rankin) recent indiscretion, falls off the wagon. After Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris) disrespects Zlata (Franka Potente), he finds himself on the receiving end of Zlata’s twisted wrath.

Desna (Niecy Nash), in an attempt to cozy up to Matilde, (Sheryl Lee Ralph) Ruval’s (Jimmy Jean-Louis) mother, puts together a spa day for her and a couple of young girls from his charity. Meanwhile, Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes) gets a surprise visit from her brother, who convinces her to attend a family dinner.

Desna (Niecy Nash) continues to grow closer to Zlata (Franka Potente), despite the crew's increasing concern – as her relationship with Dr. Ruval (Jimmy Jean-Louis) intensifies. Meanwhile, Dean (Harold Perrineau) gets an opportunity to showcase his talents and Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris) gets his mojo back.

Faced with an agonizing dilemma, Desna (Niecy Nash) and Dean (Harold Perrineau) take a road trip to seek guidance from a beloved childhood mentor. Back in Palmetto, Jenn (Jenn Lyon) must lean on Polly (Carrie Preston) and Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes) for help with a personal crisis. Meanwhile, Virginia (Karrueche Tran) struggles to run the salon by herself.

When Desna (Niecy Nash) with the help of Uncle Daddy and her crew (Dean Norris) plots revenge on those who betrayed her, she realizes that vengeance comes at a high cost.

After a harrowing experience, Desna (Niecy Nash) is offered a deal with the Russian devil, aka Zlata (Franka Potente), that’s more intriguing than nail art on acrylics. Meanwhile, Polly (Carrie Preston) and Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes) get dealt some hard-ass betrayal from their baes while Jenn’s (Jenn Lyon) affair comes back to haunt her.

As Desna (Niecy Nash) plans for a big day, she realizes she can play a two-faced #bossbitch better than the rest of them. Meanwhile, after getting a disturbing message from Marnie, a reeling Polly (Carrie Preston) gets an unexpected visit from her long-lost sister that sends her spinning out of control. In the meantime, Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris) and Roller (Jack Kesy) join forces with their Dixie Mafia brethren and make a plan to take out the Russian and Haitian mafias for good.

As a hurricane bears down on Palmetto, a steely Desna (Niecy Nash) proceeds with the plans for her wedding day, keen for the opportunity to settle all scores. Opposing forces converge at a lavish golf resort, each determined to prevail against the others, but will Desna and crew survive the storm?

Trailer teasing Season 2.