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Premise: “Snowfall” is a gritty drama set in 1983 Los Angeles, exploring the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic and its tumultuous impact on the city. The series intertwines multiple narratives, delving into the lives of those involved in the drug trade, from young street dealers to CIA operatives.

Main Characters:

Franklin Saint (Damson Idris): A smart and ambitious young man who becomes a powerful drug dealer in South Central LA.
Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson): A CIA operative with a murky past, involved in the covert funding of Nicaraguan Contras through drug sales.
Gustavo “El Oso” Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta): A Mexican wrestler who finds himself embroiled in the criminal underworld.
Lucia Villanueva (Emily Rios): A member of a Mexican crime family with aspirations of building her own drug empire.

Themes: “Snowfall” probes deep into the socio-economic and political factors that birthed the crack epidemic, particularly in LA. The series sheds light on governmental complicity, the challenges of inner-city life, and the far-reaching effects of drug addiction. It intricately examines the devastating consequences of choices, systemic corruption, and the intricate dance between power and vulnerability.

Critical Consensus & Rating: 4.2/5. Critics have praised “Snowfall” for its compelling storytelling, nuanced character development, and its portrayal of 1980s LA. Damson Idris’s standout performance has been especially lauded. Some critics, however, have mentioned that the show occasionally struggles with pacing and effectively interweaving its multiple narratives.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating: TV-MA for mature content, including intense scenes of violence, drug use, and explicit language.

Broadcast Details: “Snowfall” premiered on the FX network and began its run in 2017.

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