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Season 5 – Snowfall

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"Snowfall" is a drama set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it. The story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course, including Franklin Saint, a young street entrepreneur on a quest for power; Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata, a Mexican wrestler caught up in a power struggle within a crime family; Teddy McDonald, a CIA operative running from a dark past who begins an off-book operation to fund the Nicaraguan Contras; and Lucia Villanueva, the self-possessed daughter of a Mexican crime lord. In "Snowfall," people are working toward their ultimate goals of money, power, and influence as 1984 begins in Los Angeles.
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Jordan Taliha McDonald New York Magazine/Vulture Apr 14, 2022
4/5
Breakups are never easy. Breaking up with family? Difficult. Breaking up with friends? Devastating. Breaking up with the state? Nearly impossible. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times Feb 22, 2022
None of this can end well, it would seem, but it’s a dark, enjoyable, sharply etched ride in the meantime. Go to Full Review Kyle Fowle AV Club Feb 15, 2022
A-
Snowfall just feels different this time around, as it shifts gears and focuses not on getting power, but how one might hold on to it when the whole landscape is changing. Go to Full Review Tony Baker Tony Baker Comedy Apr 29, 2022
3.5/5
Although it's still my favorite drama right now, it definitely wasn't as good as the last season. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider Feb 26, 2022
Snowfall is full of great acting from top to bottom, with family politics, big money crime, violent disputes, and power shifting intrigue to spare. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tomaz B @TheBizii Dec 20, 2025 I like this season, things seem to finally pick up the pace and the final episode was kind of crazy. See more Bianca Y. @gossipgirlxo818 Nov 13, 2025 -1 star because the ending. See more Young J @RT28039084 Jun 9, 2025 Good show delivering good entertainment. Not that lot to say there. See more Natnael B @RT74591843 Aug 25, 2024 Not my favorite season, still epic final episode wowwww See more Slick R @SlickReviewer Jun 23, 2024 Snowfall was not a true story, however it was entertaining to watch, and the 80's vibe was "dope" since I grew up in the 80's. Episode 8, when the chocolate got spiked with LSD, was hilarious. See more Vinny M @RT64293362 Apr 5, 2024 Television at its peak. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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John Singleton

Creator

Eric Amadio

Creator

Dave Andron

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Damson Idris

Franklin Saint

Carter Hudson

Teddy McDonald

Sergio Peris-Mencheta

Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 2022 Comets It's the summer of 1986 and the Saint crew has leveled up; Franklin's personal and professional relationships are flourishing, but a problem in the valley brings trouble to his door. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2022 Commitment Teddy forces his way back into the CIA's operation in Los Angeles; Franklin and Veronique have a business proposition for Jerome and Louie. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 2, 2022 Lions Teddy's return causes tension, forcing Jerome and Louie to negotiate with Skully. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 9, 2022 Revolutions The LAPD's C.R.A.S.H. Unit raids the projects; Cissy returns from Cuba. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 16, 2022 The Iliad: Part 1 A brutal attack leaves the crew in chaos. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 23, 2022 The Illiad Franklin and Gustavo look for an escape; Teddy is forced to put his trust in an old friend; the man behind the hits is revealed. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 30, 2022 Lying in a Hammock Jerome tries to track down Peaches; the Saints crew diverges on what to do next. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 6, 2022 Celebration The family gathers for Jerome and Louie's wedding and is promptly sent down the rabbit hole. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 13, 2022 Departures Jerome and Louie separate themselves from Franklin. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 20, 2022 Fault Lines Franklin is decimated; Teddy moves to secure his future; the family fractures. Details

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Season Info

Director
Karena Evans, Katrelle Kindred, Alonso Alvarez, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Ben Younger
Creator
John Singleton, Eric Amadio, Dave Andron
Executive Producer
John Singleton, Eric Amadio, Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Michael London, Trevor Engelson
Screenwriter
Dave Andron, Sal Calleros, Leonard Chang, Gary Phillips, Davia Carter, Natalia Guled
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 23, 2022
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