‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Trailer Teases Wanda & Leon’s Move Into the ’90s Music Industry

FX’s Snowfall s spinoff, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, from acclaimed producer Malcolm Spellman, will debut September 8 at 9/8c on FX and Hulu, with international streaming available on Disney+. Set within the world established by Snowfall, the new drama expands the franchise with a fresh story and new characters while continuing the legacy of the hit original series.

Now, with the premiere date set, FX has debuted a new trailer for the spinoff, highlighting the danger, ambition, and cutthroat competition of the 1990s hip-hop game as the next chapter in the gritty, high-stakes world of Snowfall takes shape.

Here is everything we know so far about The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, including when it premieres, what it’s about, and who it stars.

When will The Drop: A Snowfall Saga premiere?

The series will premiere September 8 at 9/8c on FX and Hulu. One new episode of the eight-episode series will be available weekly following the premiere. The series will also stream on Disney+ internationally.

What is The Drop: A Snowfall Saga about?

The official logline reads: “Set in ‘90s Los Angeles, the new series follows Snowfall characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) as they fight to take West Coast rap mainstream while gang wars erupt and record labels move to exploit hip hop culture for their own gain.”

The series will follow Wanda as she leads a ragtag group of wannabe superstars and volatile artists on a career path through the West Coast music scene of the ’90s.

Who will star in The Drop: A Snowfall Saga?

Gail Bean will reprise her role as Wanda, and Isaiah John as Leon. They will star along with Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, and Simmie “Buddy” Sims III.

Joining the series regulars are Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Richard Portnow, Zaire Adams, Demetrius Grosse, and Quincy Chad, who also returns from Snowfall.

What was Snowfall about?

Snowfall was a crime drama series set in ’80s Los Angeles that chronicled the explosive rise of the crack epidemic and its devastating impact on South Central communities. It primarily followed Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), a young entrepreneur who built a massive drug empire.

In the show, Leon is Franklin’s loyal best friend and one of the core enforcers of his drug empire, while Wanda is Leon’s partner and a former addict whose story follows her redemption arc.

Who is behind The Drop: A Snowfall Saga?

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.