The new Hulu series “Clipped” dramatizes the Donald Sterling scandal, featuring a cast retelling the explosive fallout from V. Stiviano’s recordings. Critical viewpoints from writers Ben Bolch, Bill Plaschke, and Dan Woike provide context to the accuracy of the portrayals in the show.
Ed O’Neill takes on the role of Sterling, capturing the essence but missing the true unlikeable nature of the character. Laurence Fishburne impresses as Doc Rivers, embodying the coach's persona amidst the scandal. The atmosphere post-revelation was chaotic, but key moments were left out of the series, missing crucial aspects of the Clippers saga.
Discrepancies were noted in the portrayal of Blake Griffin and other characters, leaving room for improvement in the storytelling. Overall, the show’s accuracy is questioned by the writers, pointing out areas that fall short in comparison to reality.