The BBC is currently streaming a compelling crime drama that some have said is better than shows such as Netflix's Narcos. Set during the 1980s crack epidemic, Snowfall chronicles a crime family headed by young dealer Franklin Saint, played by Damson Idris, as they attempt to make money selling drugs in Los Angeles.
The series examines the impact of crack as it follows various characters on a collision course. Carter Hudson portrays CIA operative Teddy McDonald, while Emily Rios plays Lucia Villanueva, daughter of a Mexican crime boss. Mexican wrestler Gustavo is brought to life by Sergio Peris-Mencheta.
The programme proved immensely popular with audiences upon its 2017 debut and appears poised to attract a new audience now that all six seasons are available on BBC iPlayer, reports the Mirror. Fans have proclaimed it the 'best show ever', with one writing on review platform Rotten Tomatoes: 'Television at its peak.'
Fan Reactions
'THIS IS A TOTAL GEM!!!' remarked another viewer, while a different fan described it as 'awesome' and a 'must watch'. 'I am HOOKED!' declared someone else. 'Do not miss this under-rated series, it just keeps on getting better and better.'
'It obligates you to binge it,' shared one fan, with another labelling it 'heart-pounding and emotional'. Another commented: 'Each episode has you on the edge of your seat, it will keep you glued to your seat! Phenomenal acting and storyline.'
'Definitely better than Narcos,' maintained one viewer, while another deemed it 'exhilarating'. 'Gripping and fascinating,' remarked one viewer, noting it would leave audiences 'on the edge of their seats'.
Critical Acclaim
'Snowfall will hook you from the start and not let go,' enthused one fan on IMDb.com. '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 ran for six series from 2017 to 2023, with reports suggesting a spin-off was in early stages of development. The spin-off series, titled The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, is expected to launch later this year. Snowfall is available on BBC iPlayer.
