Episode 9 “Celebrations??”

After the Snow

This week’s episode (#8) of Snowfall, entitled “Celebration,” takes an interesting turn, leaving our co-hosts, Freeway Rick, Dave, and Brett with a lot to dive into. Rick is coming at you from Atlanta, while Brett and Dave are stationed at the Breakbeat Headquarters in Chicago. The hosts (attempt to) dissect the double-crossings and secret meet-ups from this week. First, Aunt Louie, with the help of Oso, gets together with Teddy to let him know that she wants to buy directly from him. Wow, Louie, after everything Franklin has done for you? Okay, next up is Veronique. She meets alone with Kane to confirm Franklin’s story that he and Kane have resolved their differences and will move forward amicably. Wonder how Franklin would feel knowing that his pregnant girlfriend is secretly meeting with dangerous people in dark bars? Then there’s Cissy who meets with Ruben, an apparent operative, to let him know about Louie and Jerome’s upcoming nuptials. Certainly seems like all the women in Franklin’s life are sneaking around behind his back. Rick reveals the true tales of times when his inner circle has crossed him. Power is the most dangerous weapon anyone can carry and everyone wants a piece. At the Jerome-Louie wedding, everyone is present — friends, family, enemies, employees, and otherwise. Scully spikes the chocolate fountain with LSD, leaving all of the guests hallucinating and dealing with tough revelations. Franklin comes face-to-face with the mirage of himself, along with those he’s crossed in his past, including White Rob. Ruben, who is posing as a waiter nearly has his cover blown when Cissy’s paranoia takes over and she confronts him, calling him a member of the KGB. What is happening?! Not only are audiences taken through an alternate reality, what was supposed to be a fun day, turns sour. The hosts realize that much of the series has focused on pain, death, guns, and drugs. Where are the celebrations, as the episode is entitled? With all of this newfound money, why isn’t anyone ever enjoying it? Finally, the episode ends with Franklin apologizing to Louie for never giving her more control within the empire. But is it too late? Tune in to hear what Rick, Dave, and Brett think. Peace.