Snowfall

FX · 2017–2023 · 6 Seasons · 60 Episodes · Ended
CrimeDrama
82
Fan Heat

📺 Where to watch Snowfall →

About Snowfall

Snowfall is an FX crime drama co-created by John Singleton that ran from 2017 to 2023, chronicling the birth of the crack-cocaine epidemic in 1980s South Central Los Angeles. Its central thread follows Franklin Saint, a bright young man who builds a drug empire as the crisis devastates his community, alongside storylines tracing the supply chain from a CIA operative to a Mexican crime family.

Sweeping and tragic, the series indicts the forces — economic, criminal, and governmental — behind the epidemic, while telling an intimate story of ambition, family, and corruption. Across six seasons it charts Franklin's rise and ruinous fall with operatic scope and unflinching detail.

Anchored by Damson Idris's powerful performance, Snowfall stands as a major achievement of the late John Singleton.

Production Details & Legacy

Snowfall was created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio & Dave Andron and originally aired on FX, with streaming available on Hulu. The series ran for 6 seasons and 60 episodes from 2017–2023, establishing itself as a landmark entry in the crime and drama genres. Since its conclusion, Snowfall has continued to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and remains a frequent subject of critical reappraisal and fan discussion.

The series features a rich ensemble of characters that have become iconic within television fandom. TVCeleb profiles 3 key characters from Snowfall, including Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson), Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta). Each character has inspired dedicated fan communities, extensive analysis, and passionate debate about their motivations, relationships, and story arcs throughout the series.

Snowfall holds a Fan Heat Score of 82 out of 100 on TVCeleb, reflecting the intensity and passion of its fanbase. This strong score reflects sustained fan engagement and cultural relevance that extends well beyond its original air dates. The series is notable for its crime, period, prestige qualities, which have contributed to its enduring appeal and cross-generational viewership.

Characters (3)

More Crime & Drama Shows

If you enjoy Snowfall, you might also like these crime & drama series:

Explore More on TVCeleb

TVCeleb.com is the internet's most comprehensive resource for television character fandom, covering 180 acclaimed TV series with 617 detailed character profiles and 520 actor biographies. Our coverage spans 35 genres across 35 networks and streaming platforms, with content organized to help fans discover, explore, and engage with television from every angle.

Browse our collection by genre to find shows in your preferred category, by network to see what's available on your streaming platform, by decade to explore different eras of television history, or by curated lists that group characters by archetype and achievement. Each show page features expanded synopses, production details, and video content, while character pages include detailed arc analysis, key episodes, quotes, trivia, and fan ecosystem mapping.

Every character on TVCeleb is scored using our proprietary Fan Heat Index, which measures engagement, social activity, meme velocity, fan art density, and fandom longevity on a scale of 0 to 100. This data-driven approach provides objective insight into which characters have inspired the most passionate and active fan communities. Use the search page to find any character, show, or actor instantly, or start browsing from our homepage to discover what's trending in television fandom today.

? Frequently Asked Questions

Snowfall, co-created by John Singleton, dramatizes the birth of the 1980s crack epidemic in Los Angeles through the rise of dealer Franklin Saint.

Snowfall ran for six seasons and 60 episodes on FX from 2017 to 2023.

Snowfall streams on Hulu. Availability varies by region, so check your local streaming guide for current options.