Being mentioned in the same breath as “Breaking Bad” is an accolade of the highest order, as it’s often ranked among the top three TV shows ever created. When a series is compared to the epic tale of Walter White, it’s either grossly overhyped or it genuinely ranks among the finest television has to offer. In the case of “Snowfall,” it’s certainly the latter, with some fans boldly claiming it surpasses “Breaking Bad” during its best moments.
The series in question is “Snowfall,” which has received immense praise, and across its six-season run, four different seasons have achieved a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. “Snowfall” explores the trials of an American crime family during the crack cocaine explosion in 1980s Los Angeles as they venture into the drug trade.
The show stars Damson Idris, who is highly touted as a potential future James Bond, and boasts an impressive IMDb score of 8.4. The surge in recommendations for “Snowfall” came from a Reddit discussion where users were seeking shows similar to “Breaking Bad,” “Ozark,” and “Weeds.”
One Reddit user suggested “Snowfall,” prompting another to respond, “Second for Snowfall. There were some parts I thought were even better than Breaking Bad.” Another chimed in: “I absolutely enjoyed it more than Breaking Bad. Snowfall is criminally underrated.” One enthusiastic fan even labeled the series a ‘masterpiece,’ lamenting, “It’s a crime that Rick Ross didn’t get his dues for ‘Snowfall’ though.”
The Rick Ross mentioned isn’t the well-known rapper but rather the man believed to be the inspiration for the series. ‘Freeway Rick Ross’ is a former drug lord who built his empire in Los Angeles in the early to mid-1980s, primarily through selling cocaine.
Despite the stark similarities, Ross was sentenced to life in prison, was caught, and later released in 2009 after an appeal. In a revealing interview with Shirley Ju on Shirley’s Temple, Ross claimed, “They stole my life story, that’s my life story. It’s so much to it. It’s my story and they’re benefiting off it. I’m not benefiting.”
As a viewer, it’s possible to acknowledge two realities – “Snowfall” is an undeniable hit that rivals “Breaking Bad,” and it’s hopeful that Freeway Rick Ross will eventually be credited if his life indeed inspired the story.
For those intrigued, “Snowfall” is available for streaming in full on Hulu, and according to its fans, it’s definitely worth watching.