A crime series that viewers have hailed as 'peak television' is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Fans have declared that Snowfall surpasses popular shows like Netflix's Narcos.
What Is Snowfall About?
Set in the 1980s against the backdrop of the crack epidemic, Snowfall follows a crime family led by young dealer Franklin Saint, played by Damson Idris, as they attempt to make money selling drugs in Los Angeles. The series explores the impact of crack cocaine through various characters on a collision course. The cast includes 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.
Critical and Fan Reception
Since its debut in 2017, Snowfall has been a massive hit. All six seasons are now streaming on BBC iPlayer, attracting new viewers. Fans have called it the 'best show ever,' with one reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes stating, 'Television at its peak.' Another exclaimed, 'THIS IS A TOTAL GEM!!!' while others described it as 'awesome' and a 'must watch.'
One hooked viewer said, 'Do not miss this under-rated series, it just keeps on getting better and better.' Another fan posted, 'It obligates you to binge it,' and called it 'heart-pounding and emotional.' A different viewer noted, 'Each episode has you on the edge of your seat, it will keep you glued to your seat! Phenomenal acting and story line.'
Multiple fans insisted the show is 'definitely better than Narcos,' with one calling it 'exhilarating.' Another described it as 'gripping and fascinating,' adding that it keeps viewers 'on the edge of their seats.'
Why You Should Watch
On IMDb, a fan wrote: '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.'
Snowfall aired six series between 2017 and 2023, and a spin-off titled The Drop: A Snowfall Saga is expected to premiere later this year.
Snowfall is available now on BBC iPlayer.
