With Laurence Fishburne and a spray-painted hairline as Doc Rivers and the carcass of Al Bundy (Ed O'Neil) as Sterling, Clipped follows the buildup and fallout of Sterling's relationship with his personal assistant/sugar-baby V. Stiviano (Cleopatra Coleman), a post-Kardashian emblem who views infamy and fame as synonymous in an online world.
Clipped attempts to humanize the desires of those involved in Sterling's scandal, but lacks depth in addressing racism, sexism, wealth disparity, and internet culture. It struggles to offer insights into sports, race, and the actual events portrayed, focusing more on 2014 memes.
The series falls short in delivering meaningful commentary on important societal issues and the events it depicts, presenting a milquetoast soap opera with minimal relevance to the themes of racism, sexism, and sports dynamics in the real world.
Despite its shortcomings, the miniseries holds onto some viewers, showcasing a strange allure amidst its inability to truly capture the essence of the events surrounding the Sterling scandal.
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