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Snowfall

2017 – 2023Show6 seasons60 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic637.8Rotten Tomatoes92%93%

A brutally violent, relentlessly bleak drama series about crime and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

6 seasons · 60 episodes · best: S5E10 "Fault Lines" 9.5

Episodes

7.7
8.2
8.3
8.5
8.3
8.7

Story

This is how crack began.

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.

Feels like

  • Crime Epic Saga
  • 80s Los Angeles Nostalgia
  • Systemic Racism & Corruption
  • Brutal Realism
  • Multi-Generational Drama
  • Gangland Politics
  • Tragic Character Arcs
  • Historical Fiction
  • Societal Decay
  • Cinematic Period Piece

Cast

24 of 281 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alonso Alvarez, Ben Younger, Carl Seaton
Written by
Dave Andron, Aziza Barnes, Ihuoma Ofordire
Produced by
Julie DeJoie, Sal Calleros

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 5, 2017 · April 19, 2023 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 2017
Last aired
April 19, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 60 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Bigot with a Badge, The Mole, Intrepid Reporter +9

  • Bigot with a Badge
  • The Mole
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • The Alcoholic
  • Evil Power Vacuum
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Bookends
  • Do Not Call Me "Paul"
  • Alternate Universe
  • Properly Paranoid
  • Badass Israeli
  • Handicapped Badass

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Snowfall?"

Questions about Snowfall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snowfall?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Snowfall streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Snowfall worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 63).

Does Snowfall get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.7, and season 6 peaks at 8.7. The highest-rated episode is Fault Lines (season 5, episode 10) at 9.5, and the lowest is Seven-Four (season 1, episode 5) at 7.1.

Will I feel good after watching Snowfall?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Snowfall use?

Bigot with a BadgeThe MoleIntrepid ReporterThe AlcoholicEvil Power VacuumNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownBookendsDo Not Call Me "Paul"Alternate UniverseProperly ParanoidBadass IsraeliHandicapped Badassand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Bigot with a Badge, The Mole, and Intrepid Reporter.