Despite only being few episodes into season four, FX’s crime drama Snowfall was already green-lighted for the next batch of episodes.
The acclaimed series officially received an early order for season five on Tuesday, with FX confirming the news on social media.
FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier called Snowfall “one of the best dramas on TV” in a press release.
“Its quality and audience growth is a remarkable achievement for a show in its fourth season,” he said.
Season four of Snowfall was followed by an impressive increase in ratings, making FX’s decision somewhat expected. Compared to season three, the series almost doubled its viewing figures and is currently at 5.1 million viewers on all platforms.
Created by John Singleton, Snowfall is set in the early 1980s in Los Angeles and dives deep into the city’s crack epidemic and its influence on culture. The story is told from the perspective of multiple characters, including drug dealer Franklin, CIA operative Teddy, and Lucia Villanueva, daughter of a Mexican crime boss.
Snowfall’s cast includes Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Angela Lewis, Alon Aboutboul, and Kevin Carroll.
