"Snowfall" delivers a stellar "curtain call" series finale and leaves Twitter mourning
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All good things must eventually end — including “Snowfall.”
Last night (April 19), fans around the world experienced a variety of emotions as they watched the final episode of the hit crime drama series. Since 2017, millions of viewers have watched how Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) went from being a bright teen introduced to the game to a wealthy and ruthless drug kingpin. But in the end, Franklin became a living testimony that “money is the root of all evil.”
As previously reported, Franklin had been on the hunt for his $73 million stolen by Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson). After some time, he finally got Teddy in possession and had him on the phone with the bank. But as Teddy began revealing the code to transfer the kingpin’s money, Franklin’s mother, Cissy Saint (Michael Hyatt), shot and killed him.
Cissy Saint 😮😮😮 #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/BUWOcfMC6p
— TRY✊🏿JESUS😎 (@lilwaltjr305) April 13, 2023
During the series finale, Franklin continued to spiral out of control as he watched his mother plead guilty to murder. In dire need of cash, he turned to his friend Leon Simmons (Isaiah John), who told him he wouldn’t give him any money. The once-feared kingpin had become a broken man desperate for cash. Franklin began drinking frequently.
How Franklin asking Leon for his whole $3 Million and trying to Gaslighting TF out of him to get his way! Then throwing ish up when Leon says no? #SnowfallFX #Snowfall pic.twitter.com/xqxd7NSuCc
— ✨✨ NO SHADE Wit it (@BrooklynCreme) April 20, 2023
After a three-month jump, Franklin was close to getting some of his money back after DeJohn “Peaches” Hill (DeRay Davis) was located. In season five, Peaches stole $5 million from Franklin and disappeared. But after shooting Peaches for his betrayal, Franklin discovered a safe occupying only $12,000, with the rest believed to have been spent on drugs.
Two more time jumps later, and Franklin officially hit rock bottom. He became a broke alcoholic, walking inside Cissy’s house wearing dirty clothes, an unshaven beard, and rotten teeth. Leon visited Franklin and discovered an eviction notice on the front door. The pair left the home and headed toward a store. During their stroll, “Snowfall” seemingly paid homage to the series creator, the late John Singleton, by having Leon and Franklin walk near the Boyz n the Hood set.
Yes, that movie set is a tribute to the late great John Singleton and his iconic directorial debut “Boyz n the Hood.” What a great full-circle moment to tie to his big career start to its ending. #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/QRZRzsTBCQ
— IAMNJERA (@IAMNJERA) April 20, 2023
After coming back from the store, Franklin and Leon returned to Cissy’s house to see cops had arrived to take over the property. Leon offered to help Franklin, but he declined and said, “I’m free.” Franklin then walked down the street, away from Leon, who called his name to end the episode.
That PRIDE & EGO will do you in EVERY SINGLE TIME, It will take down the most powerful men , this is where Franklin faltered, so long farewell 😭 #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/0kaDb9CltV
— Telly (@blkqueen_telly) April 20, 2023
But where there is an ending, there’s also a new beginning. On March 30, Gail Bean, who portrayed Wanda Simmons on the show, will reprise her role in a “Snowfall” spin-off series. At this time, FX nor Bean have released any additional information on the offshoot. Take a look at how Twitter users reacted to the final episode of “Snowfall” below:
Ended up just like his daddy #Snowfall #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/XnTPq1HZL0
— Zay (@Wrd2Allah) April 20, 2023
I would’ve rather seen Franklin get popped than go out like this #Snowfallfx pic.twitter.com/2bzUFoZjDe
— BACK TO BACK CHAMP 🐶 (@TheJayBurns) April 20, 2023
This show went six seasons to make Franklin a JUNKIE #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/xeuqaX3zG4
— Djeynaba 🧚🏿♀️ (@_melanincoco) April 20, 2023
Nah Damson Idris You Did Your MF Thing! Snowfall 10/10 🔥🔥🔥 #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/j5u0Tm3miC
— H.G.®️ (@TheFlyestEver_) April 20, 2023
“Ain’t no chains on me, I’m finally free from this shit, not your way, not their way, but I’m free…” #SnowfallFX man I almost lost it. pic.twitter.com/eagPb5vRGa
— #BIG30 (@_Quarri) April 20, 2023
All this nigga wanted was his money and everyone in his life decided he didn’t deserve it back after living off him all these years. That’s some BS man idc #SnowfallFX
— J. (@MyLifeAsJ) April 20, 2023
…and they played Pride by Kendrick Lamar at the end of the last episode of #SnowfallFX…its really over yall pic.twitter.com/dG98axzClV
— Bee_Lee313 (@BeeLee313) April 20, 2023
me witnessing the downfall of Franklin Saint: #SnowfallFX pic.twitter.com/kiswjhVhYQ
— 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆🌤 (@mlyred) April 20, 2023
the ending got me feeling like this #Snowfallfx pic.twitter.com/NEpS0Wx7sK
— 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆🌤 (@mlyred) April 20, 2023
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