'Snowfall' Explores '90s LA
FX's 'Snowfall' Continues with 'The Drop,' Exploring '90s West Coast Rap and Los Angeles
The world of 'Snowfall' is getting a sequel. FX has released a new trailer for 'The Drop,' a continuation of the hit drama series. The show follows fan favorites Wanda Bell, played by Gail Bean, and Leon Simmons, played by Isaiah John, into a changing Los Angeles. ABC7 reports the series premieres on FX and Hulu on September 8.
'The Drop' picks up where 'Snowfall' left off. The new series dives into the rise of West Coast rap and the growing '90s LA scene. Wanda and Leon are trying to rebuild their lives in a city still healing from the crack era.
Wanda and Leon Take Center Stage in New Series
'Snowfall' ran for six seasons on FX and built a loyal fanbase. The original show explored the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. Now, 'The Drop' shifts the spotlight to two of the most beloved characters. Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons were supporting players in 'Snowfall.' In 'The Drop,' they lead the story, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Gail Bean earned strong praise for her role as Wanda in 'Snowfall.' Isaiah John brought depth to Leon across the original series. Both characters survived the crack era. Now they face a new world — one shaped by rap music, shifting street politics, and the rise of '90s LA culture.
West Coast Rap and 1990s LA Drive the Story
The setting of 'The Drop' is a key part of its identity. The early 1990s in Los Angeles were a turning point. The crack epidemic was winding down, but its scars remained. At the same time, West Coast rap was exploding into a global force. The show puts Wanda and Leon right in the middle of that shift, according to ABC7.
Music, money, and survival collide in this new chapter. The streets of LA looked different in the '90s — new players, new sounds, new dangers. 'The Drop' uses that backdrop to explore what happens after a crisis. Can two people who lived through the worst of it find a way forward?
A Star-Studded Producing Team Returns Behind the Camera
'The Drop' carries serious creative weight behind the scenes. The show is executive produced by Malcolm Spellman and Dave Andron, who both worked on 'Snowfall.' Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, and Paul Garnes also serve as executive producers, according to ABC7 New York.
That team helped 'Snowfall' earn critical praise during its six-season run. Their return suggests 'The Drop' will carry the same gritty tone and sharp storytelling. Fans of the original series will not have to wait long — the premiere hits FX and Hulu on September 8.
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