Summary
FX’s Clipped: The Scandalous Story Of L.A.’S Other Basketball Team understands the full weight of the scandal. The miniseries balances entertainment and social critique while bringing the absurd incident to life. The six-episode series is based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs.
There isn’t enough time to introduce the whole team, which makes for a bit of confusion in a pivotal scene. The writing and the actors’ performances pull off the discussion’s impact. The sprawling show even fits in the closest people in the main players’ orbit.
