It takes place in 1990s Los Angeles in the aftermath of the crack cocaine epidemic, as two returning fan favorite characters fight to reinvent themselves.
From the dope game to the rap game, the rise of West Coast rap is being called "the new Gold Rush," and Wanda Bell wants to ride that wave.
Gail Bean returns as Wanda, now an aspiring musician.
"Wanda is this visionary and wants to create a future for herself that is a complete 180 of her past," says Bean. "We're cheering for her. We're always cheering for the underdog."
Isaiah John returns as Leon Simmons, who is leaving his life on the street behind and is now running a free legal clinic for the community.
"Leon is in a space where he's trying to right a lot of his wrongs," says John.
He calls this spinoff series a "fun ride."
"We have a lot of a lot of good arcs that are brewing up that you're going to get to follow over the the next eight episodes," he says.
They say this is a story of loyalty and survival, ambition and reconciliation.
"There is explosion and love, tears, anger and suspense," says John.
"And family," adds Bean. "It is a hero's journey."
"We're about to bless your TV screens with some great storytelling, honestly," says John. "It's a gift from us to to the world."
"The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" airs on FX and streams on Hulu.
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