'Clipped' Episode 5 Preview: Sterlings to face consequences of the blown-up scandal
Contains spoilers for 'Clipped'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Things get exciting in Hulu's 'Clipped' as we get to delve deeper into the lives of Donald Sterling, V Stiviano, and Doc Rivers in Episode 4.
The limited series based on real events consists of six episodes and features Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers, Ed O'Neill as Donald Sterling, Jacki Weaver as Shelly Sterling, Cleopatra Coleman as V Stiviano, and Kelly AuCoin as Andy Roeser.
The series debuted on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, introducing Donald Sterling's relationship with his assistant, V Stiviano. By Episode 2, the narrative shifted to Sterling's controversial audio tape that made its way to TMZ.
Since then, revisiting the 2014 controversy and examining the sequence of events as they unfolded has been quite intriguing.
When will 'Clipped' Episode 5 release?
After its premiere with two episodes on June 4, Hulu has been dropping one episode of 'Clipped' per week. As per the weekly release pattern, 'Clipped' Episode 5 will drop on Hulu next Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
The episode is titled 'The Best Words' and is expected to have a run time of 40-45 minutes.
What happened in 'Clipped' Episode 4?
In Episode 4, ‘Clipped’ takes a pause from the ongoing narrative and offers a flashback into the lives of the pivotal characters.
The episode particularly sheds light on the struggles V Stiviano faced before meeting Donald Sterling.
A flashback to 2004 shows Stiviano single-handedly trying to run a food truck business in LA while struggling financially and hoping to become a reality TV star one day.
She meets Deja, who takes her to a rave party, suggesting it would be a great place to meet sugar daddies and get some attention from the reality TV producers.
In this scene, Stiviano admits to being booked for shoplifting and reveals she is currently on probation. The episode also delves into the rocky marriage of Donald and Shelly Sterling.
Donald Sterling had an extramarital relationship with a woman named Alexandra Castro. In 2003, after their breakup, Sterling sued her, seeking the return of a house she was living in.
Additionally, the episode highlights the housing discrimination suit against the Sterlings.
Amid the piling cases, infidelity, and public embarrassment, Shelly is seen kicking Donald Sterling out of their beach house.
What to expect in 'Clipped' Episode 5?
In the upcoming episode, the story will return from the flashback and show Sterlings facing the consequences of the leaked tape.
Meanwhile, V Stiviano would step out in the media for the first time and share her side of the story in the infamous interview with Barbara Walters.
The official synopsis for 'Clipped' Episode 5 reads, "V tries to explain herself to Barbara Walters; Doc finds himself doing everybody's job; the Sterlings face consequences."
'Clipped' is available to stream on Hulu.
