Synopsis: The new drama follows Snowfall characters Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons as they fight to reinvent themselves in ’90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.
Wanda starts the series driven by the clear belief that West Coast rap has the power to reshape American culture. She will work to put together a ragtag group of geniuses and lead them to the realization of all their dreams. To do it, she must navigate the dangerous overlap of music and street politics, pulling in those closest to her including her cousins Lamar Kinsey (Asante Blackk) and James Kinsey (Peyton Alex Smith), and pursuing volatile local rapper Artillery (Simmie "Buddy" Sims III), who is already in a tangle with law enforcement.
Her internship with former D-boy-turned-label-owner Darryl "DG" Grant (Brandon Mychal Smith) creates opportunities but also deepens tensions between Wanda and Leon, who has vowed to leave the streets for good and chase down his own atonement through his free legal clinic.
As ambition, loyalty and survival collide, how much is everyone willing to risk in order to build something lasting in a world that threatens to pull them down? (Courtesy FX, 2026)
The Cast:
Gail Bean
Isaiah John
Asante Blackk as Lamar Kinsey
Peyton Alex Smith as James Kinsey
Simmie “Buddy” Sims III as Artillery
Brandon Mychal Smith as Darryl "DG" Grant
Production Credits:
The series is executive produced by Malcolm Spellman, Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London, Trevor Engelson and Paul Garnes. The series is produced by FX Productions.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (FX)
1-01 Click Pop--09/08/2026
Wanda wants to break into L.A.'s booming rap scene. She stakes her future on her cousin, Lamar, and a rising rapper, Artillery. Leon warns Wanda of the danger of the music business.
Written by: Malcolm Spellman
Directed by: Ben Younger
1-02 Street Matrix--09/15/2026
Wanda gets a new job, but street violence threatens to unravel her music dreams. Leon’s forced to settle a street conflict.
Written by: Nichelle Tramble Spellman
Directed by: Alonso Alvarez
1-03 Family Matters--09/22/2026
Wanda struggles to navigate loyalty to family and her ambitions. Lamar's new song grows beyond the label’s plans. James and Leon are forced to rethink their futures.
Written by: Sal Calleros
Directed by: Millicent Shelton
1-04 The Big Push--09/29/2026
Complications with the label inspire the music family to gamble with their new record. James’ plan to get through to Big Daddy and Gerty opens deep family wounds.
Written by: Eli Dansky & Rance Ward
Directed by: Seith Mann
1-05 Homecoming--10/06/2026
In hopes of ending Lamar’s music dreams, Gerty and Big Daddy call a meeting and reveal a shocking family secret that changes everything.
Written by: Safura Fadavi
Directed by: Darren Grant