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Aug 10, 2023 · Leading the cast of characters is 19-year-old Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and over the course of six series we see him, his family and foes fight over drugs, deals and dollars.
Snowfall: Created by Eric Amadio, Dave Andron, John Singleton. With Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Isaiah John. A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s.
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- 2017-07-05
- Crime, Drama
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Teleplay (1 Episode), Writer (7 Episodes) 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.
- Damson Idris as Franklin Saint
- Carter Hudson as Teddy Mcdonald
- Isaiah John as Leon Simmons
- Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Gustavo 'El Oso' Zapata
- Amin Joseph as Jerome Saint
- Angela Lewis as Louise Saint
- Michael Hyatt as Cissy Saint
- Kevin Carroll as Alton Williams
- Emily Rios as Lucia Villanueva
- Alon Aboutboul as Avi Drexler
Franklin Saint has a lot to do in Season 5 of Snowfall. Being the major focus of the show, the anti-hero has been through a lot in his pursuit to establish his own crack empire. Portrayed by the British actor Damson Idris, the character will be facing one of the biggest fights for survival on the show yet, as evident from the trailer. He is still t...
Teddy (Reed) McDonald’s story is another focal point of the show, and the character represents the role government agencies often play in the spread of illegal businesses. Teddy is an undercover CIA officer, played by Carter Hudson, helping the government to fund the war against communism in Central America. He is one of the major driving forces be...
Franklin Saint’s best friend and right-hand man, Leon Simmons is his closest and most trusted ally. He has often considered Leon as family, protecting him from the likes of police and other gang members. Played by Isaiah John, Simmons has always been by Franklin’s side and considers himself to be the “wise-guy” in the group, though Franklin clearly...
The Luchador turned enforcer turned smuggler Gustavo 'El Oso' Zapata is another focal character of the show, and his life has only turned into a bloodier shade since the end of his wrestling days. From a petty enforcer to a partner to the crime boss of a major family, Gustavo has come a long way. Played by Spanish actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Gusta...
Jerome Saint is the man who showed Franklin what it’s like to be in the business. As his uncle, he initially discourages Franklin's illegal endeavors, but once he sees his nephew’s potential, Jerome introduces him to the lucrative but dangerous crack business. Jerome and his wife, Louie, join Franklin and help him set up his own business empire, fo...
Jerome’s wife and partner in crime, Louise Saint, affectionately called Aunt Louie, is actively involved in the illegal drug trade alongside her husband, and her nephew Franklin. Aunt Louie is played by Angela Lewis, and the character has been aiding her husband and her nephew in the building of the mega empire by acting as the main negotiator with...
Franklin’s mother, Cissy Saint, played by Michael Hyatt, was a good-natured woman, and never approved of her son’s illicit activities. She was separated from her husband and Franklin’s father, Alton Williams, due to the latter’s extremist tendencies. She never accepted a dime of her son’s drug money, even after losing her job and nearly losing her ...
A former Black Panther member, Alton Williams, played by Kevin Carroll, is Franklin’s dad, whose psychotic behavior drove a wedge between him and his family. His activities led him to be separated from his family for several years until a police crackdown lands him in a hospital. His wife and Franklin’s mother, Cissy, takes him back after the incid...
Gustavo’s former partner and the head of the Villanueva crime family, Lucia Villanueva, portrayed by Emily Rios, mysteriously disappeared after Season 2. A brief scene in the Season 4 finale hinted about her current location, however, it is yet to be seen if Gustavo will willingly go after her. Related:Andrew Garfield-Led True Crime Thriller 'Under...
Any Snowfall fan will know, Franklin wouldn’t be the man he is now if not for Avi Drexler. Alon Aboutboul’s portrayal of the Israeli druglord greatly impressed the audience, and he is back for more in Season 5. However, with Franklin’s family slowly drifting apart, would he still remain a friend, or foe?
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A drama set during the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles, where a young street entrepreneur, a Mexican wrestler, a CIA operative, a drug-running couple and other characters...
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It’s October 1986 in this sixth and final season, as civil war threatens to destroy the Saint family. Franklin is desperate and forced to rob his Aunt Louie and Uncle Jerome after being wiped out by former CIA officer Teddy McDonald.
