'Snowfall' is really ending after 6 seasons of non-stop thrills
While it’s easy to say ‘Snowfall’ really had the biggest culture impact during those initial seasons with the late icon and show creator John Singleton attached to those episodes, the fact is the FX series as a whole is still one of the best concepts brought to TV - ever. So with the final season on deck, it’s only right to expect to see things go out with a bang.
While it’s easy to say ‘Snowfall’ really had the biggest culture impact during those initial seasons with the late icon and show creator John Singleton attached to those episodes, the fact is the FX series as a whole is still one of the best concepts brought to TV - ever. So with the final season on deck, it’s only right to expect to see things go out with a bang.
FX teases ‘Snowfall’ final season
It’s all hands on deck for season six - the final journey - and anything is possible. Of course FX knows teasing is the best way to get the world pumped and its latest sneak peek of what’s to come is total excitement.
This was how crack began. Over the course of five seasons, FX’s Snowfall has chronicled how an off-the-books CIA operation contributed to the destruction rock cocaine leveled upon the vibrant community of South Central L.A.
It's October 1986 in this sixth and final season, as civil war threatens to destroy the Saint family. Franklin (Damson Idris) is desperate, forced to rob his Aunt Louie (Angela Lewis) and Uncle Jerome (Amin Joseph) after being wiped out by former CIA officer Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson). Meanwhile, Louie has taken over Franklin’s role as Teddy's sole buyer, undercutting her nephew and creating a competing empire in the process.
Franklin is now faced with losing everyone he loves and everything he’s built, and coming through it all will mean out-maneuvering the KGB, the DEA and the CIA, as well as avoiding the LAPD’s fully militarized, fully corrupt, C.R.A.S.H units.
When everyone has their backs against the wall, who will they become in order to survive?
Created by John Singleton & Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, Snowfall is executive produced by Singleton, Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Amadio, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, Walter Mosley, Julie DeJoie and John LaBrucherie. Damson Idris also serves as Producer. Andron serves as showrunner. Snowfall is produced by FX Productions.
FX’s ‘Snowfall’ returns for its final season Wednesday, February 22.
Skyzoo's new 'The Mind of a Saint' studio album is the best 'Snowfall' salute
New York rapper Skyzoo is back at it with some pure audio flames. A certified rap veteran at this point in his career, there’s no slowing down what he’s cooking up at the start of the new year and it all begins with his new The Mind of a Saint album.
New York rapper Skyzoo is back at it with some pure audio flames. A certified rap veteran at this point in his career, there’s no slowing down what he’s cooking up at the start of the new year and it all begins with his new The Mind of a Saint album.
Skyzoo’s new The Mind of a Saint deserves ample replay value
It’s more than just a few good tunes. Sky comes through with 10 certified anthems to make the project hit way different from what you’re used to hearing. Spoiler: Zoo completely pays homage to Franklin Saint from ‘Snowfall’ with this album.
Skyzoo's new opus, The Mind Of A Saint, is now available! Hailing from Brooklyn, Skyzoo's career has been defined by groundbreaking perspective, conceptual brilliance, and elite lyricism. It's impossible to look at the last decade of hip-hop without mentioning Skyzoo's name. He has written his name on the history of music in indelible ink.
When it comes to conceptual-based projects and stepping out of the box, few artists can compete with Skyzoo’s combination of storytelling, imagination, and reflection. Totally immersing himself in the method, Skyzoo has an innate ability to transform into character and bring his subject(s) matter to life by examining every aspect of emotions, feelings, and duality. These traits were evident on his previous conceptual-based projects; Music For My Friends (2015), In Celebration Of Us (2018), Milestones (2020), and most recently All The Brilliant Things (2021).
Those previous and profound character examinations have led us to Skyzoo’s newest character study, and most profound work to date The Mind Of A Saint; which chronicles the human condition of Franklin Saint from FX’s hit TV series Snowfall.
You can’t just put out a project of this magnitude and stay mum. So of course Sky has some thoughts on what this studio effort means to him.
“When making this album, I wanted to do something that creatively pushed a button. Something that served a purpose, while trying to understand both sides of the fence that it represents. The idea of a fictional character, Franklin Saint, and what his innermost thoughts could be when dealing with the worlds he’s caught in between. What makes it so intriguing is that his character and his world are mirrors of a time and era that really happened. The birth of one of the world’s most addictive drugs and how its ripple effect took on a life that may seemingly never die” Skyzoo explains.
“The crack era was one of the worst chapters in black America’s story. Using the “Snowfall” series as a vehicle to delve into both sides was truly fascinating as an emcee. It’s a project that is layered beyond measure. If you’ve never seen Snowfall, you’ll walk away thinking this is a really great album, but if you’re an avid fan of Snowfall, you’ll truly feel as if Franklin, the conflicted boy genius turned millionaire and career criminal truly did pick up a pen and pad to write his life story over a bed of beats. It was one of the most intense projects I’ve ever written. The idea of becoming a fictional character, which represents actual real-life events, making sure to hit every detail, from both the show and our real world, was a writing exercise like no other. I’m honored to have been able to do so, and I’m honored that The Other Guys trusted me to step outside a box, and truly push the envelope with this. Enjoy, and remember, like they told us in the ’80s: Just Say No.”
Need some visual fire? Look no further than the hard-hitting ‘Straight Drop’ music video.
The final 'Snowfall' journey is starting up with a bang
There’s a final run happening with ‘Snowfall’ and after some initial hesitation, the hype and teaser clips surrounding the series has things looking like it’s going to be explosive as ever.
There’s a final run happening with ‘Snowfall’ and after some initial hesitation, the hype and teaser clips surrounding the series has things looking like it’s going to be explosive as ever.
The final ‘Snowfall’ trailer looks insanely wild
From explosions to twists and turns, is there any doubt this might be the biggest season since the late John Singleton’s early runs? Tap in and lock in February.
Snowfall's Isaiah John knows he has the best show on TV, talks FX's takeover and 'Breaking Bad' comparisons (Exclusive)
There’s no competition when it comes to ‘Snowfall’ these days - or better yet, these years. What the series has delivered consistently since 2017 is mind-blowing to say the least and with an explosive season five in full swing, it’s only right fan favorite Isaiah John chops it up with Attack The Culture to dish on endless topics.
There’s no competition when it comes to ‘Snowfall’ these days - or better yet, these years. What the series has delivered consistently since 2017 is mind-blowing to say the least and with an explosive season five in full swing, it’s only right fan favorite Isaiah John chops it up with Attack The Culture to dish on endless topics.
Whether we’re talking about Wednesdays now becoming the best day of the week or how much women are the true driving forces behind ‘Snowfall,’ there’s no end to this conversation. Check out some of the highlights of Isaiah John’s chop up session - including cutting hair signature hair down low and embracing daddy duties - and check out the full interview at the bottom.
Most importantly, how has the media day been for you so far?
Isaiah: Oh man, it started earlier. It’s been going good. No complaints.
Got you, real quick - you’ve gotta explain the new look. I know you went to the IG Story and you were like ‘R.I.P. to the long hair.’ Explain. Did [‘Snowfall’ star] Damson have something to do with this, a little GQ type of look or what?
Isaiah: You know what it was, I was literally trying on clothes for today and I’m in the fitting room and the hair is in my face and I’m just dripping sweat. I’m hot. I’m like, ‘You know what? My hair’s gotta go.’ So I call my agent, I said, ‘Hey look, I don’t know if I could do this anymore.’ They said, ‘Okay, then go ahead and this will be better anyway.’ So I went home and boom.’
How does that work? Because in Hollywood, you have so many different parts and because you’ve built such a signature look for how you look in ‘Snowfall’ for example, do you have to call up the team and be like, ‘Yo, I’m really about to do this?’
Isaiah: For me, I like to include my team in decisions like that because I have had my hair for a while. I started growing it for over a year so it’s all about reinventing yourself anyway and changing your look. Especially for different roles and things of that nature.
First and foremost, can we acknowledge Wednesdays are the new Fridays? Especially around this time of year, we have ‘Snowfall’ - Isaiah, just talk about what Wednesdays are like for you and as a fan, knowing what’s to come - you see it on social media - talk about Wednesdays being the new Friday.
Isaiah: It’s a party for me. I’m always at my mom’s house watching the show with my family. So it’s always family time and I’m alway on Twitter reading people’s tweets. It’s cool. I like to live tweet and I like to watch Twitter while I watch it because it’s almost like everyone’s in the same living room watching it together. So Wednesdays are a whole big party and a celebration.
And I wanted to save this for later but because you’ve mentioned the family element, is your little mini-me Isaiah John nearby? I know you go hard on social media and don’t apologize for posting your baby boy - go hard on that. Give us an idea of where baby Isaiah John is during these Wednesday ‘Snowfall’ family gatherings.
Isaiah: He’s right there in my lap. He probably shouldn’t be watching ‘Snowfall’ but he’s right there. Honestly, he’s focused on me at the time. He’s like, ‘Da-da-da,’ so it’s all me at that point.
If you were to put ‘Snowfall’ in a Verzuz type setting - what like two or three shows would give you the best run for the money? Of course the legend John Singleton once said ‘Ghetto ‘Game of Thrones,’’ - who do you put ‘Snowfall’ up there with in regard to classic episodes, classic seasons, who is kind of up there in your mind?
Isaiah: Another one I heard was ‘Breaking Bad.’ I know it’s different but people have [compared them]. I’ve heard that a lot. ‘Breaking Bad’ would be up there with ‘Snowfall’ as well.
Definitely talk about the line-up that FX has. I know people are so tired of paying for Disney+ and Netflix and for FX to be providing such dope content whether it’s ‘Snowfall’ whether it’s ‘Atlanta’ whether it’s ‘Dave’ with Lil Dicky, there’s so many dope programs which really speak to our culture especially. Talk about the power FX has been bringing.
Isaiah: One thing I love about FX is they have really allowed us to be creative and free in the moment. I don’t feel as an artist I’m being micromanaged when it comes to my performances or my ideas for my character. I think because they allow the artist to be free in creating, it makes these shows that much more relatable and better because we’re free. We get to do what we feel the character needs. So I think that’s what makes FX great.
Five seasons in, what’s been your favorite season thus far? There’s been so much evolution and shocking moments, I’ve gotta say this season has been amazing. Your character is getting so much love.
Isaiah: I say my favorite season is season four because there was so much going on with Leone especially during that season. It really pushed me as an actor so that’s hands down my favorite season because it was the most challenging.
Got you. Continuation of that question, your favorite episode of all time? It doesn’t have to be from season four but if there’s like an episode - maybe it was an off-set chemistry or what happened behind the scenes or what that episode represented personally, is there one episode that is forever your favorite?
Isaiah: The season finale for season two. That jail scene with Damson. That right there unlocked something within me as far as me performing this specific character. That’s 100 percent my favorite episode.
There’s way more to this chop up session - check out the full interview to watch Isaiah John talk about the game-changing element women play in ‘Snowfall,’ John Singleton’s lasting legacy, the intentional lack of special guests and tons more.
'Snowfall' season 5 release date revealed + can't come soon enough
It’s not quite Christmas but we’re getting a very much-needed gift from the TV gods - or at least FX. After months of anticipation, the official release date for ‘Snowfall’ season five has been announced and it’s ridiculously soon.
It’s not quite Christmas but we’re getting a very much-needed gift from the TV gods - or at least FX. After months of anticipation, the official release date for ‘Snowfall’ season five has been announced and it’s ridiculously soon.
‘Snowfall’ season 5 release date revealed
Barring any wild setbacks or delays, you can officially pencil in February 23 for the official drop date for the tales of what Franklin and company company have cooked up. The big news comes following its fourth season being FX’s most-watched series of the entire year.
“Snowfall is enjoying a justly deserved burst of success with Season 4, and we’re excited to follow it up with another explosive season early next year,” said Eric Schrier, President of FX Entertainment. (Statement)
We already have the ‘Snowfall’ season 5 plot
While we don't know the exact details, there is already plenty to get excited about regarding where things stand. Set in the mid-80’s, this upcoming season has all the makings of some major drama-packed episodes.
Set in the summer of 1986, Snowfall follows Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family, who are rich beyond their wildest dreams and on the verge of having everything they’ve ever wanted — right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath, and the militarization of the LAPD continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new CRASH (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. (Deadline)
Uncle Jerome is already excited
The major news of course has both cast members and fans alike hyped. Everyone’s favorite on-screen uncle - Amine Joseph - made sure to step up to not only confirm the news but geek out.
“Move your release date. #snowfallfx”