The sex scene between Lil' Murda and Uncle Clifford on Episode 4 of 'P-Valley' set Twitter on fire, even more than Mercedes confrontation with her mother. Many of the comments revolved around how the sex scene was spliced with Miss Mississippi's moves on the pole that mirrored the way the two men were getting it on. One user said: "Them showing Miss Mississippi’s dance & Lil Murda/Uncle Clifford love scene at the same time! Honey they shaking tables on this show!! Setting records".
Other users echoed the sentiment, pointing out how the scenes were expertly spliced together, mirroring moves. For instance, one tweet commented: "when they showed Mississippi ass clapping on the pole while uncle Clifford & lil murda getting it on at the same time..." followed by a 'shaking my head' gif.
But not all fans were ready for the sight. "I like #PValley but that Uncle Clifford and Lil Murda scene got me shook. I couldn't watch it smh," said one tweet, with another user replying that it was the spit that Lil' Murda used that proved to be too much for her.
Their sex scene threw me off guard just now. 😂 I wasn't expecting the spit.
— SuSue Johnson (@sweetiesue_11) August 2, 2020
However, others were just amazed to be watching something this "sexy" between two men on television. "I’ve never in my life seen a sexy love scene between two men on television. Whew, episode 4 of P Valley," with other users chiming in about how hot the scene was.
@KatoriHall I’ve never in my life seen a sexy love scene between two men on television. Whew, episode 4 of P Valley.
— @soireeanjole (@soireeanjole) August 3, 2020
Others appreciated how the series showed a different "face" of gay masculinity through Lil' Murda's character saying: "Lil Murda Is Prime Example That Hyper Masculine Men Can & Do Be Gay."
Lil Murda Is Prime Example That Hyper Masculine Men Can & Do Be Gay. ☺️. #PValley.
— Sweet Potato Bonchita (@SoCharley) August 2, 2020
Katori Hall as if anticipating all the rumpus, put down a tweet thread explaining all the creative choices in that scene and an additional titbit – Uncle Clifford's office door locks automatically. She explained that: "I knew splicing the scene of Miss Ssippi’s dance with the Uncle Clifford and Lil Murda’s sex scene was going to be divisive. Homophobia is rampant in our community however #PValley is a show that honestly explores the sexuality of ALL black people."
1. I knew splicing the scene of Miss Ssippi’s dance with the Uncle Clifford and Lil Murda’s sex scene was going to be divisive. Homophobia is rampant in our community however #PValley is a show that honestly explores the sexuality of ALL black people.
— Katori Hall (@KatoriHall) August 3, 2020
Following it up with points 2 and 3, saying: "2. We are used to the heteronormative visual articulation of sex in media. Proud to be part of this groundbreaking moment in tv where we can explore black intimacy in all diverse ways. There is diversity within diversity." and "3. Also thought it was important to show condom use in a sexy way. Protection is a reflection of self-care and respect for your partner."
3. Also thought it was important to show condom use in a sexy way. Protection is a reflection of self-care and respect for your partner. #PValley #PValleyStarz
— Katori Hall (@KatoriHall) August 3, 2020
Responses showed that opinion was split between people who thought it was an important moment in "black cinema" and others who were uncomfortable with such depictions. One user wrote: "I must say it was a bit much to digest for myself but it’s also real so I get it," with another user replying "Same! A little hard to watch."
But a majority of the comments applauded the moment and how condom use was made explicit. "I think it’s much needed to see hard, tough, “masculine” men like Lil Murda exhibiting care and consent towards their partners regardless of the sex of those partners. The needle is moving. Well done."
I think it’s much needed to see hard, tough, “masculine” men like lil murda exhibiting care and consent towards their partners regardless of the sex of those partners. The needle is moving. Well done.
— Hydeia Champion (@ChampionHydeia) August 3, 2020
Discomfort among male viewers was definitely higher with tweets like this one: "The show is definitely raw and gritty. I dig that. I just skip by scenes I don't want to see though."
The show is definitely raw and gritty. I dig that. I just skip by scenes I don't want to see though.#PValley #PValleyStarz
— G®️🅾️wn🅰️ssⓂ️🅰️n 🗯️ (@CassiusgXXX) August 3, 2020
Other tweets appreciated how the scene was crafted. "The splicing and the last few minutes of the show were incredible! Loved that you went there w/#UncleClifford X #LilMurda... it felt beautiful/exciting/sensual/hot/sexy/caring... just so good! #PValley," exclaimed one tweet.
But despite the divisive scene, fans are loving how much story the show is packing per episode, with those late to the party signing up on the Starz app to catch the episodes they missed.
'P-Valley' airs on Sundays at 8 PM ET on Starz.
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