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P-Valley

P-Valley is an American drama television series created by Katori Hall.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

P-Valley is an American drama television series created by Katori Hall. It is adapted from Hall’s play Pussy Valley and follows the people working at The Pynk, a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. The series premiered on Starz in 2020 and has received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.

Premise

P-Valley follows the lives of workers and dancers at The Pynk, a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. The series focuses on their ambitions, conflicts, and relationships within the club’s social world.

Production and creation

The series was created by Katori Hall and adapted from her play Pussy Valley. It was developed as a drama series for Starz and features an ensemble cast led by Brandee Evans and Nicco Annan.

Broadcast history

P-Valley premiered on Starz on July 12, 2020. It was renewed for a second season shortly after its debut, and the second season premiered on June 3, 2022.

Reception

The series received critical acclaim and earned nominations from organisations including the GLAAD Media Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, TCA Awards, and NAACP Image Awards.

Key facts

  • The series was created by playwright Katori Hall and adapted from her play Pussy Valley.
  • The story centres on The Pynk, a strip club in the Mississippi Delta.
  • The main cast includes Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Elarica Johnson.
  • It premiered on Starz on July 12, 2020, and was renewed for a second and third season.
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Canadian context

P-Valley is available on international streaming platforms in Canada and has broader relevance for Canadian viewers interested in U.S. premium television drama and Black-led ensemble series.

Frequently asked questions

What is P-Valley about?
It follows the people working at The Pynk, a strip club in Mississippi’s Delta region, and the personal and professional struggles around them.
Who created P-Valley?
P-Valley was created by playwright Katori Hall.
What is P-Valley based on?
It is based on Hall’s play Pussy Valley.
When did P-Valley first air?
It premiered on Starz on July 12, 2020.
Has P-Valley been renewed?
Yes. It was renewed for a second season in 2020 and for a third season in October 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-Valley
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/p_valley
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  3. Starz — https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/p-valley/46156
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  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81303838
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