BBC iPlayer is streaming a compelling crime drama that fans claim is as good as The Wire. Snowfall is set during the 1980s against the backdrop of the crack epidemic, following a criminal family led by young dealer Franklin Saint, portrayed by Damson Idris, as they attempt to profit from selling drugs across Los Angeles.
A Gripping Tale of Crime and Consequence
The series examines the devastating impact of crack through various characters on a collision course. It features Carter Hudson as CIA operative Teddy McDonald, Emily Rios as Lucia Villanueva, the daughter of a Mexican crime boss, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Mexican wrestler Gustavo. The show proved an enormous hit with audiences upon its launch in 2017, and now all six series are available to watch on BBC iPlayer, attracting a whole new following.
Fan Reactions and Critical Acclaim
Viewers have hailed it as the "best show ever", with one reviewer posting on Rotten Tomatoes: "Television at its peak." Another wrote: "THIS IS A TOTAL GEM!!!" while a further viewer described it as "awesome" and a "must watch". One enthusiastic fan exclaimed: "I am HOOKED! Do not miss this underrated series, it just keeps on getting better and better."
- "It obligates you to binge it," posted one fan.
- "Heart-pounding and emotional," called another.
- "Each episode has you on the edge of your seat, it will keep you glued to your seat! Phenomenal acting and story line," added another.
Some have said it's "as good as" The Wire which starred Idris Elba. One critic noted: "Snowfall edges out The Wire as the better crime drama." Another viewer insisted: "Definitely better than Narcos," while another described it as "exhilarating". One viewer remarked: "Gripping and fascinating," adding that it would have audiences "on the edge of their seats."
Binge-Worthy and Realistic
One fan wrote on IMDb.com: "Snowfall will hook you from the start and not let go. It really is one of the better series of the last few years, it's extremely gritty and realistic. The cast is made up of mostly previously unknown actors and I think that actually adds to the grittiness of the show... I guarantee that you'll become addicted once you start watching this and you'll want to binge the entire series as fast as you can. It just pulls you into their world and doesn't let go."
Future of the Series
Snowfall ran for six series between 2017 and 2023, after which reports emerged that a spin-off was in the early stages of development. The new series, entitled The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, is expected to make its debut later this year. Snowfall is available on BBC iPlayer.
