‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ brings Wanda and Leon back
‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ brings Wanda and Leon back
FX is heading back into the world of ‘Snowfall,’ but this time the story shifts to music, money, and ’90s Los Angeles.
If you’ve been waiting for more from the world of “Snowfall,” good news: FX is finally making it happen. The original series wrapped in 2023 after six seasons, but the story isn’t over yet. The new spinoff, “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,” brings back Wanda and Leon for a new chapter set in ’90s Los Angeles, where West Coast rap is about to explode into the mainstream, and everyone wants a piece of it. Here’s everything you need to know before “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” arrives on FX and Hulu.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’
When will ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ come out?
“The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” is set to premiere sometime later in 2026 on FX and Hulu. An exact release date hasn’t been announced yet, so for now, all we know is that the series is expected later this year.
Can you watch ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ for free?
Yep, you should be able to. Hulu currently offers a 30-day free trial, so new subscribers can watch “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” without paying if the trial is still available when the show premieres. After the trial ends, Hulu plans start at $12 per month with ads or $19 per month with no ads. Both plans include two simultaneous streams, and the no-ads plan also includes offline downloads if you want to watch your favorite shows on your flight or in the middle of a jungle (you do you).
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What is ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ about?
“The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” is set in ’90s Los Angeles and follows two familiar “Snowfall” characters: Wanda, played by Gail Bean, and Leon, played by Isaiah John. This time, the story moves away from the crack epidemic of the mid-’80s and into a new era where West Coast rap is pushing toward the mainstream. That shift gives the spinoff a strong setup because it’s still about money, power, exploitation, and Los Angeles, just through a different cultural lens.
The official story follows Wanda and Leon as they fight to help take West Coast rap mainstream while gang wars erupt around them and record labels try to cash in on hip-hop culture. So yeah, this isn’t just a music industry story. It sounds like the show is using the rise of ’90s rap to explore the same messy systems that made “Snowfall” so compelling in the first place, while keeping the focus on two characters who survived the wreckage and carry the weight of what came before.
Who’s in the cast of ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’?
Gail Bean returns as Wanda and Isaiah John returns as Leon, which is the big draw for longtime “Snowfall” fans. They’re joined by Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, and Simmie “Buddy” Sims III, who are also set to star in the series.
The wider cast includes Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Richard Portnow, Zaire Adams, Demetrius Grosse, and Quincy Chad. Chad is also returning from “Snowfall,” so there’ll be at least a few familiar faces beyond Wanda and Leon.
Who is making ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’?
“The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” comes from Malcolm Spellman and the “Snowfall” producers. That connection matters because “Snowfall” had such a specific tone. It was a crime drama, but it was also about history, community, ambition, family, and the cost of survival. Bringing back producers from the original series gives this spinoff a better shot at feeling like a real continuation instead of just a title extension.
How can you watch ‘Snowfall’ before ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’?
If you want to catch up before “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” premieres, all six seasons of “Snowfall” are available to stream on Hulu. The original series is a crime drama set in ’80s Los Angeles during the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic, following Franklin Saint as he builds a drug empire while the city around him changes in brutal ways.
And honestly, you probably should catch up first. “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” follows returning characters Wanda and Leon and picks up after the original series, so knowing where they’ve been will make the new show hit harder when it arrives. Hulu plans start at $12 per month with ads, and new subscribers can currently get a 30-day free trial.
Snowfall
Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.