Snowfall (2017)
"This is how crack began."
Synopsis
Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
Creator
Julie DeJoie, Dave Andron, Eric Amadio
Network
FX
Episodes
Pilot
South Central street entreprenuer Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.
Make Them Birds Fly
Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.
Slow Hand
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
Trauma
Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night.
seven-four
Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.
A Long Time Coming
Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter; Teddy contemplates a different future for his family; Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo's past.
Cracking
Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game-changing road trip; Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro's past; Lucia makes Gustavo's partnership official, much to Pedro's dismay.
Baby Teeth
Franklin's business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew; Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro; while visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.
Story of a Scar
Franklin suffers the cost of his business; as Teddy's situation deteriorates, so does his mental state; Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.
The Rubicon
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Snowfall
Status
Ended
Seasons
6
Episodes
60
Production
FX Productions, Groundswell Productions, Shoe Money Productions
