Quiet Ann finds herself blowing up Mac, Melba, and Desna’s spot and with that, it is determined someone has to die – and someone does.
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Director(s) | Jamie Travis | |
Writer(s) | Sigrid Gilmer | |
Air Date | 7/21/2019 | |
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The Professor | Nelson Lee | |
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Recap
Trying To Get Dean Back: Desna, Roller, Dean
Desna is willing and able to pull out every rabbit and trick, even the truth, to get Dean back from Mac and Melba. She tells him about the kidnappings, something they say they will do later on, and so much more. She even brings Roller into it by getting Dean back into dancing. However, Mahjong, and the tournament, are so ingrained into his routine and mind he can’t give it up.
The Struggle Continues: Toby, Brenda, Clay, EJ, Virginia, Bryce, Jenn, Joe, Polly
Toby is having a huge issue with Brenda. Unlike with Juanita, there is no thrupple situation, Toby doesn’t feel chosen, and he doesn’t see Brenda as a queen. He looks down on her. So Clay trying to calm things isn’t going to work. Toby is talking ultimatums and considering her attempted to kill once, don’t think he won’t kill again.
But he isn’t the only one with relationship issues. EJ goes on a date with Virginia, and clearly his thoughts are squared in more on Jenn than Virginia – despite his pursuit thus far. Hence why he just so happened to choose a restaurant Jenn’s husband was doing a book signing at. One which he learns ends up being for white nationalist, and you KNOW Jenn wasn’t down for the crowd when she learned that. Leading to fights happening and EJ more worried about Jenn’s safety than twiggy Virginia. So, needless to say, they aren’t going to last.
However, in terms of Joe and Polly? Well, bets are still ongoing. For Polly does seem to love that man and that she can be her full-on eccentric self around him. Problem is, Desna doesn’t support the relationship which creates a similar situation to what Quiet Ann dealt with. Not to the point of ultimatums, since an inside person would be useful, but Polly definitely gets the third degree.
Though, and maybe this is a testament to Polly and Desna’s relationship, Desna is reflective during their back and forth – without Polly coming for her. Showing that Polly has a special place in Desna’s heart that Ann seemingly has not found. Thus allowing Polly to try to not only give Desna a spy but allow her to still be with her man. A man who isn’t fond of being replaced by Dean and while he isn’t at the point of killing him, he may very well be willing to do something to reassert himself in Mac and Melba’s eyes.
Things Will Be Changing Around Here: Dr. Ken, Desna, Arlene, Quiet Ann, Mac, Melba, The Professor, Henry, Governor Patel
With no one paying any mind to Dr. Ken, rather than kill him off he gets a new job – he’s dealing drugs. As you know, with Clay going straight, it means less money, and while that means less stressful situations for Dr. Ken, it means his lifestyle isn’t what it used to be. So, on the recommendation of Toby, he decides to go rogue.
Something Henry, Ann’s brother, does when debating Governor Patel. For with Governor Patel outing Henry comes Henry revealing Patel taking bribes and naming Mac and Melba’s casino in the process. Information Ann leaked so, of course, she seems like a dead woman, Desna is freaking out and so is Ann. After all, Mac and Melba aren’t doing things on the up and up when it comes to the San Ho Hui triad so having their business televised? That is a death sentence.
One Arlene tries to circumvent, but that leads to her getting her throat slit. Making her the first notable death of a regular since Juanita.
Other Noteworthy Facts & Moments
- Desna sabotaged Dean getting adopted since she wouldn’t get adopted too and the person who wanted Dean already had a bunch of kids.
- The plan is, for Melba and Mac, have Dean when the Magjong tournament, take his money, kill him, then run off.
Question(s) Left Unanswered
- How often has Desna sabotaged Dean getting adopted when she couldn’t or rejected someone adopting her because they didn’t want Dean?
Review
Highlights
Arlene is Dead
This show needs something to shake it up. As noted previously, it has hit a bit of a rut. Between repeating itself, as seen with Desna and Dean, now Desna and Polly, there is a sense all this show can do at this point is escalate the situation surrounding familiar plots. So with Arlene being killed, it wakes you up a bit. For no one on Desna’s side has died – ever. Juanita died, but she wasn’t an ally of Desna and, at this point, she is part of the rogue gallery of villains beloved but a bit forgotten.
Making The Professor’s introduction sudden, but effective. Granted, it is similar to Zlata’s introduction when she killed Riva, sudden and bloody, but let’s just hope that’s a coincidence.
On The Fence
Dr. Ken
I say this recognizing getting killed off means not having a job but, Dr. Ken needs to be killed off. I don’t know if what is keeping him around is a contract or what but, he is so disconnected from the rest of the show it is like he has a short going on within the Claws universe. Polly doesn’t interact with him, Clay barely does, I can’t remember the last time Desna, or her girls, sans Polly, even had a conversation with him last. So while giving him the proper send-off might be hard at this point, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Season 3, Episode 9 “Melba Toast” | In the penultimate episode of the season, a lot of feelings are aired out, and a familiar threat is presented to challenge Desna’s crew. |
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Season 3, Episode 6 “Fly Like An Eagle” | All eyes are on Dean as Desna becomes desperate to bring him back under her wing. Leading her to boss up to accomplish that goal. |
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Season 3, Episode 7 “Chicken Pussy” | Quiet Ann finds herself blowing up Mac, Melba, and Desna’s spot and with that, it is determined someone has to die – and someone does. |
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Season 3, Episode 8 “What Is Happening to America” | For years now, Desna has dealt with different world-renowned gangs to make it out of poverty. Has she finally reached the end of her rope? |
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Season 1/ Episode 2 “Funerary” |
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Season 1/ Episode 3 “Quicksand” | As Virginia comes up with an elaborate tale of what happened to her, Uncle Daddy also works up some manipulation to get what he wants for this situation. |
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Season 1/ Episode 5 “Batshit” | With uncle daddy paid off, now the only thing Desna has to worry about is someone learning about her and Virginia’s involvement in Roller’s murder. Well, that and Dean losing his mind over the Coombses. |
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Season 1/ Episode 4 “Fallout” | As PTSD starts to effect Desna heavily, and Uncle Daddy gives Bryce a reason to have it too, we finally learn the truth about Polly. |
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Season 1/ Episode 6 “Self-Portrait” | Desna may actually have a quality man in her life. But will he be willing, and able, to deal with her being a rock for so many people? |
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Season 1/ Episode 7 “Escape” | It’s time. Desna is going to ask to be free but with Jenn being a bit unstable and Dean off with Virginia, there is so much that could go wrong just in one day. |
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Season 1/ Episode 8 “Teatro” | Roller somehow goes from kidnapped by the Russians to walking around freely. Alongside this, he is acting funny. Making Desna, Virginia, and everyone else who knows the truth about him getting shot, antsy. |
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Season 1/ Episode 9 “Ambrosia” | As Roller tries to get a handle on his situation, Bryce’s unraveling causes a major threat to Uncle Daddy’s operation. Alongside this, we get to see how Desna became part of Uncle Daddy’s operation and got with Roller. |
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Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] | Claws is not a show to be slept on. For with Niecy Nash’s experience, combined with her co-stars, you get a program which certainly will make your jaw drop. If you don’t find it predictable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Season 1/ Episode 10 “Avalanche” [Season Finale] | Many sacrifices are made, financially and by means of body count, for some semblance of peace. Leading Claws to have a finale which has Desna break even, but with a whole lot more on her plate. |
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Season 3, Episode 5 "Zaddy Was A Rolling Stone" | Just as it seems Mac and Melba have cut ties and made peace with Desna, Mac tries to hold onto Dean and stirs up trouble. |
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Season 2, Episode 1 “Shook” [Season Premiere] | The Russian takeover goes anything but smooth, especially as Riva’s sister Zlata comes about and decides she doesn’t like the way Riva handles things. |
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Season 2/ Episode 2 “Cracker Casserole” | Zlata continues to be an empowering force in Desna’s life. Something needed as Dean and Virginia present some surprises. |
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Season 2/ Episode 3 “Russian Navy” | With the introduction of Ruval’s mother comes Desna questioning if it is over as it has just begun. However, Zlata, through Clay, shows her what she needs to do. |
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Season 2/ Episode 4 “Scream” | Quiet Ann comes into full focus as her family, inner thoughts, and a few things she has been holding back are revealed. |
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Season 2/ Episode 5 “Vaginalologist” | Desna comes to a crossroad in which her loyalties will lay and Zlata does something which makes the decision go from difficult to easy. |
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Season 2/ Episode 6 “Double Dutch” | After Desna’s discovery in the last episode, and what happened to Bryce, she finds herself retreating to the last person who made her feel safe to rediscover herself. |
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Season 2/ Episode 7 “Burn” | Desna begins to make moves which will have dire consequences. Including possibly pissing off the wrong people. |
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Season 2/ Episode 8 “Crossroads” | With Desna hitting rock bottom, the question isn’t when she’ll pick herself up but how and whether her next plan actually succeeds. |
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Season 2/ Episode 9 “Til Death” | We finally get to “meet” Polly’s twin sister Lillian as Desna makes her final plans for her wedding to Ruval. |
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Season 2/ Episode 10 “Breezy” [Season Finale] | The saying goes, “You have to pay the cost to be the boss” and damn has/does Desna pay for the title. |
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Season 3, Episode 1 “Just the Tip” [Season Premiere] | Claws returns in style and with drama. Including a twist you might not have seen coming in a million years. |
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Season 3, Episode 2 “Muscle & Flow” | Desna starts feeling the pains of being a boss as Mac and Mable assign her duties which may not make big money, but are necessary for the day to day. |
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Season 3, Episode 3 “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” | Just as Desna thinks she got Melba and Mac in check, they remind her all that ambition won’t make up for lack of experience. |
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Season 3, Episode 4 “Boy, Bye” | Desna comes to fully realize she may be way out of her depth as Melba checks her. Also, as that happens, Dean pushes away Virginia for Mac. |
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Dr. Ken - 70%
Arlene is Dead - 85%
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