The Valley: Persian Style Season 1, Episode 8: Golnesa In The Sky With (lab) Diamonds

Valley Days and Persian Nights

Old friends Reza, Mercedeh and Golnesa have traded Beverly Hills for suburban life in the Valley. Their new social circle features family matters, strong personalities and the ever-present prospect of clashes. While the couples in the group seem happy, cracks in their relationships emerge. Financial speculation about Golnesa spreads through the group and comes to a head at Persian Night.

54 min

Darth Vida

On date night, Tommy’s coarse ways leave a bad taste in Mercedeh’s mouth; Ladies’ man Reza Jackson endures a disastrous date of his own. Sky puts Tanin’s skincare oil to unexpected use; Reza confronts Golnesa about her financial situation; Sky and Bamshad struggle with their sleeping arrangement; Marital woes for Greg and Tanin, as well as Tommy and Mercedeh, leave them questioning how to move forward.

43 min

Bartender Blues

Mercedeh’s unhappiness with Tommy grows as their communication breaks down; Adam pledges more affection to Reza; As rumors of Greg’s online flirtations spread, he surprises Tania with special gifts; Natasha wants Amor to get a vasectomy, but not without his doubts; Sky throws a Trunk Show for her jewelry line, but her moment of triumph is spoiled by a very public argument with her husband, Bamshad; When Golnesa meets up with her ex-husband, Dennis, her unresolved pain may be too much to bear.

43 min

Dennis the Menace

Golnesa and Dennis continue their emotional conversation as they try to move forward. Reza Farahan is shocked by Sky’s unreasonable demands for a bigger house in a bougie ZIP code. When the group takes a trip to Palm Springs to bond and let loose, Mercedeh feels like a fifth wheel without Tommy as Reza Farahan promises to mend fences. Sky’s complaining begins to irritate the group, but she attempts to clear the air with Golnesa. Tanin brings a Medium to communicate with the dead, leaving Amir and Natasha to confront their lingering heartache. When friends gather for Adam’s birthday dinner, a surprise guest potentially ruins the festivities.

54 min

Sky's at the Limit

The surprise arrival in Palm Springs proves hard for some. Another argument between Golnesa and her ex-husband leaves the group unclear on the nature of their relationship. Reza Jackson endangers Amir's life at the racetrack.

43 min

Desert Storm

What happens in Palm Springs resurfaces in the Valley. Sky and Bamshad's relationship hits a rocky road to recovery. Natasha and Amir discuss the Medium's revelations and their unspoken feelings around Amir's first wife.

Reza-lution?

Tanin and Sky air their grievances with one another; Amir and Natasha host a pool party in an attempt to mend the group.

42 min

Handle With (skin) Care

At Tommy’s suggestion, he and Mercedeh attend couples therapy where revelations about his past inform their present marital issues. Golnesa assures Reza Jackson that all bets are off due to her problems with Sky. Mercedeh and Reza’s mended friendship backslides during a contentious lunch. The friends reunite for Tanin’s skin care event, where she and Sky attempt a breakthrough. After Sky places blame on Golnesa, Reza and Mercedeh, Golnesa takes matters into her own hands and another showdown ensues.

42 min