On July 27, 2020, Starz Network ordered a new season for the Stripper drama called P-Valley. The network made an announcement right after 3 episodes of season 1 were released. The story is based on a play called Pussy Valley by Katori Hall. The American drama series revolves around the lives of the employees of a strip club in the Mississippi Delta, also known as Dirty Delta. Katori Hall also serves as the executive producer along with Chernin Entertainment.
Who are the characters of this series?
P-Valley has a long list of the main cast and recurring cast in season 1. The main cast includes Brandee Evans as Mercedes, Shannon Thornton as Keyshawn / Miss Mississippi, Skyler Joy as Gidget, Parker Sawyers as Andre Watkins, Dan J. Johnson as Corbin Kyle, Nicco Annan as Uncle Clifford, Elarica Johnson as Autumn Night, J. Alphonse Nicholson as Lil Murda, Harriett D. Foy as Patrice Woodbine, Isaiah Washington as Mayor Tydell Ruffin and Tyler Lepley as Diamond.
The recurring cast team includes Ricco Ross as Pastor R. J. Gilfield, Thomas Q. Jones as Mane, Loretta Devine as the Granmuva of Uncle Clifford as well as Josh Ventura as Wayne Kyle.
More updates about the show
P Valley has gained quick fame during this Covid-19 pandemic. If you are planning to watch a new series, then you should try this one. It is a must-watch TV show for binge-watchers out there. Also, it received good reviews from both the audience and the critics. President of original programming for Starz Christina Davis stated that Katori Hall has done a wonderful job and makes the viewers look straight into the minds and hearts of these amazing characters.
The viewership of this strip club drama is so strong that Starz couldn’t control it from renewing the new show. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht stated that the series created a new record on the Starz App. According to the sources, the viewership of the Starz App has increased by 37%. Also, the show is ranking #1 among all-new premium shows in 2020.
It looks like the network is leaving no stone unturned to secure the future of this new American drama. The cable network has now given a green light to season 2. Moreover, the upcoming season will consist of ten episodes.
Katori Halls’ excitement for P Valley season 2
Recently, President of original programming for Starz Christina Davis said that Katori has a lot of incredible stories to the viewers. She also has a lot in store for these brilliant women in the upcoming season. After Starz Network ordered the renewal of P-Valley season two renewal, Katori Hall said she was beyond overjoyed.
She also thanked hundreds of artists and technicians, who did an amazing job of producing the show. Furthermore, she added that they had to face numerous challenges to bring the stories of stigmatized and marginalized women to the TV screen. But despite all that, the show was successfully debuted on Starz.
She is extremely grateful for this opportunity to tell stories and dig deeper into the lives of the Pynk family. She also said in the Hollywood Reporter’s TV’s Top 5 podcast that she has a five-year plan for the series. She also added that before landing at Starz, various outlets passed on the show due to its genre.
There is a famous saying “Only a discerning eye can value finer things.” P-Valley is a gem of a show and has found the right network. We will update you if we find any new updates about the plot and release date of season 2.
