Plot Synopsis

Hosted by P-VALLEY's Nicco Annan, DOWN IN THE VALLEY is a half-hour docuseries that pulls back the curtain on the surprising but always intriguing people and places that make the Deep South a place where anything can happen and usually does. Annan immerses himself with the people, sensuality, music, culture, and stories of the South. From strip clubs to sex workshops, rap performances, and ancient hoodoo rituals, Annan, as well as the audience, experiences it all. The series tackles the taboo, while confronting uncomfortable truths, challenging societal norms, and advocating for a more inclusive and enlightened future. DOWN IN THE VALLEY debuted with back-to-back episodes on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT on Starz. The six-episode first season includes:

"Diamonds of Memphis" (Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9pm; Sneak peek on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9pm ET on Starz.com): Going inside one of Memphis's newest strip clubs to learn about the lives of the women who work there; Nicco joins the women as they give a unique window into what it is to sell fantasy while living your own reality.

"Saints and Sinners" (Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9:30pm): Looking into the life of ShaRonda Parker, a woman of God determined to de-stigmatize sex in the South; as Nicco immerses himself in her world, he meets a community of women who are ready to get free.

"Out the Mud" (Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9pm): Take a look into the life of an MC named Marley Santana. A gay Black man from one of Dallas's toughest neighborhoods, Marley's dramatic story of finding self-acceptance and unconditional love is truly exceptional.

"From the Juke to the Junt" (Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9pm): Go on a musical journey to meet the current artists who create the music for "P-Valley" and the previous generations of Southerners who are creating a landscape of sensual sound that is full of joy, pain, and conviction.

"Hoodoo Woman" (Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9pm): Exploring a spiritual tradition that belongs to the Deep South known as Hoodoo; Nicco meets Hoodoo women who carry African and Southern tradition into the present day, where devotees use Hoodoo for their life's desires.

"Ten Toes Down" (Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9pm): Explore the culture of Black country life in the South at Smith Family Farms; learn what it takes to keep the land across generations and how it continues to be the center of culture for both the family and the region.