Snowfall — Season 5
The summer of '86 finds the Saint family swimming in wealth, seemingly poised to grasp everything they’ve ever desired. But their newfound prosperity arrives just as a seismic shift rocks their world. The shocking death of basketball icon Len Bias catapults the rock cocaine crisis into the national spotlight, triggering an aggressive response from politicians and law enforcement alike. As the L.A.P.D. ramps up its militarization and introduces controversial C.R.A.S.H. units, South Central Los Angeles becomes a pressure cooker of danger. Now, Franklin Saint and his family must navigate a treacherous landscape teeming with rival gangs, relentless police scrutiny, and the looming shadow of the CIA.
The summer of 1986 found the Saint crew poised for something more. Franklin's personal and professional life were both blossoming, yet a disturbance in the valley would soon deliver unforeseen complications.
Teddy fought his way back into the heart of the CIA's Los Angeles operation. Franklin and Veronique possessed a proposition for Jerome and Louie, framed as a business arrangement.
The reappearance of Teddy stirred unease, compelling Jerome and Louie to seek an audience with Skully.
The streets of the housing projects were disrupted by a raid conducted by the LAPD's C.R.A.S.H. Unit. Meanwhile, Cissy returned from her time in Cuba.
A savage assault throws the members of the Saint into disarray.
Seeking respite, Franklin and Gustavo embark on a desperate flight. Teddy, cornered, must place his faith in a familiar face from the past. The identity of the orchestrator of the violence finally comes to light.
Jerome sought out Peaches, his efforts a persistent pursuit. Meanwhile, the Saint crew found themselves at a crossroads, their path forward proving a subject of considerable disagreement.
The wedding of Jerome and Louie brought the family together, but their joyous reunion quickly spiraled into the unexpected. They found themselves drawn into a world far stranger than they could have imagined.
Jerome and Louie moved away from Franklin.
Franklin is utterly ruined. Teddy shifts his focus to safeguarding his own prospects. The family unravels.
