A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s.
Cast:Damson Idris , Carter Hudson , Sergio Peris-Mencheta , Isaiah John , Amin Joseph , Angela Lewis , Michael Hyatt , Gail Bean , Kevin Carroll , Alon Aboutboul , DeRay Davis , Emily Rios , Devyn A. Tyler , Reign Edwards , Evan Allen-Gessesse , Matthew Alan , Scott Subiono , Peta Sergeant
Snowfall is set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture we know.
South Central street entrepreneur 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.
Franklin continues his courier work for Avi. Teddys first encounter with Avi is not quite expected. Gustavo learns who he stole from - and wound up killing in a home invasion.
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.
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.
Franklin's indecision causes issues at Jerome's 4th of July barbecue; Teddy and Alejandro become stranded; Lucia's family vets Gustavo.
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.
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.
As Franklin's ramps up, he has problems with his inexperienced crew. Teddy stops at nothing to protect Alejandro. Lucia experiences an epiphany when she visits her father.
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.
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy's hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.