"The recording that changed the NBA forever."
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jun 04, 2024 | White Party | |
| E2 | Jun 04, 2024 | A Blessing and a Curse | |
| E3 | Jun 11, 2024 | Let the Games Began | |
| E4 | Jun 18, 2024 | Winning Ugly | |
| E5 | Jun 25, 2024 | The Best Words | |
| E6 | Jul 02, 2024 | Keep Smiling |
Production Type: Limited Series
Clipped (2024) is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 6-episode run in July 2024. Developed by Gina Welch, the production served as a high-profile dramatization of the 2014 scandal involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. By focusing on a specific, well-documented timeline of events, the series utilized a concentrated narrative structure to explore the intersection of race, power, and sports media.
The project was designed from its inception as a self-contained miniseries, drawing heavily from the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast titled The Sterling Affairs. Because the real-world events reached a definitive legal and professional resolution with the sale of the team, the creative team opted for a finite format rather than an ongoing procedural. This approach allowed the production to secure top-tier talent for a one-time commitment, ensuring the story remained a focused character study with no plans for future installments.
Both series expertly dramatize high-stakes cultural scandals by dissecting the systemic power dynamics involved.
Both shows feature star-studded casts exposing the dark, scandalous secrets of elite social circles.
Both shows masterfully dramatize the chaotic downfall of ego-driven figures in high-stakes environments.
Both shows masterfully explore the toxic power dynamics and manipulation hidden behind elite, privileged circles.
Both shows masterfully depict high-stakes interpersonal drama fueled by wealth, ego, and relentless power struggles.
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