The essential episodes of Snowfall
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Snowfall — each pick states its reason.
- 01
South Central street entrepreneur Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.
- 02
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
- 03
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy's hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
- 04
Franklin struggles to keep up with the demands of his growing organization. As political tides shift, the CIA cuts Teddy's support, as he travels to recruit a new pilot. Feeling pressure to expand her business, Lucia crosses a line to impress a dangerous new partner.
- 05
Franklin must deal with his past in order to retrieve stolen merchandise. Teddy and Matt take a trip to Central America. Now in the crosshairs of La Fuerza, Lucia and Gustavo set out to find the one thing that can save them.
- 06
Franklin faces the consequences of his actions. Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners. Lucia must sacrifice to save Gustavo's life.
- 07
Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy's hand.
- 08
With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what's happening to her neighborhood. Leon charts a new path.
- 09
Franklin's world explodes into chaos. Teddy goes up the proverbial river.
- 10
Franklin fights for survival. Teddy goes to extremes to salvage his operation and career.
- 11
Franklin's family fractures. Teddy makes a difficult decision. Gustavo chooses a new path.
- 12
Franklin is decimated; Teddy moves to secure his future; the family fractures.
- 13
Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
- 14
Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.
- 15
The saga comes to an end.
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