The series, created by Katori Hall, is based on her play and centers on the lives of those working at a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. Season 2 has expanded the scope of the show, exploring the impact of global events on the club and its workers, while continuing to delve into the complex personal lives of characters like Uncle Clifford and Mercedes. Episode 7, "Jackson," offers deep emotional resonance as it shifts the setting and explores the backstories of key characters in unexpected ways.

In Season 2, Episode 7 of , titled the narrative steps away from the neon lights of The Pynk to deliver a deeply emotional and character-driven road trip focused on autonomy, motherhood, and the "ghosts" of the past. Mercedes and Terricka: Breaking the Cycle

: Autumn tells Regal a story that mirrors her own experiences, telling Keyshawn she will be there when she is "ready to learn how to swim".

: Autumn visits Keyshawn and gives her a "present" for her daughter, Regal, which is actually a burner phone intended as a lifeline for when Keyshawn is ready to leave.