A crime series that viewers have called 'peak television' is ready to stream for free.17:03, 15 Jun 2026The BBC is streaming a gripping crime drama that fans say beats out popular shows like Netflix's Narcos.‌Snowfall is set in the 1980s against the backdrop of the crack epidemic and follows a crime family, led by young dealer Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), as they try and make money selling drugs in Los Angeles.‌The series, which looks at the impact of crack as it follows various characters in a collision course, also stars Carter Hudson as CIA operative Teddy McDonald. Emily Rios stars as Lucia Villanueva, the daughter of a Mexican crime boss, and Mexican wrestler Gustavo is played by Sergio Peris-Mencheta.‌The series was a huge hit with fans when it began in 2017, and it looks set to draw new fans as all of its six seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.Fans have hailed it as the "best show ever", with one person posting on review site Rotten Tomatoes: "Television at its peak."‌"THIS IS A TOTAL GEM!!!" said someone else, as another viewer said it was "awesome" and a "must watch"."I am HOOKED!" exclaimed somebody else. "Do not miss this under-rated series, it just keeps on getting better and better.""It obligates you to binge it," posted one fan, as another called it "heart-pounding and emotional".‌Another said: "Each episode has you on the edge of your seat, it will keep you glued to your seat! Phenomenal acting and story line.""Definitely better than Narcos," insisted one viewer, while another said it was "exhilarating".‌"Gripping and fascinating," one person said, adding that it would have viewers "on the edge of their seats"."Snowfall will hook you from the start and not let go," one fan wrote on IMDb.com: "It really is one of the better series of the last few years, it's extremely gritty and realistic. The cast is made up of mostly previous unknown actors and I think that actually adds to the grittiness of the show...Article continues below"I guarantee that you'll become addicted once you start watching this and you'll want to binge the entire series as fast as you can. It just pulls you into their world and doesn't let go."Snowfall aired six series between 2017 and 2023, when it was reported that a spin-off series was in early development. The series, which is called The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, is expected to premiere later this year.Snowfall is available on BBC iPlayer.