‘Snowfall’ Dramatizes How the Crack Epidemic Began

John Singleton’s ambitious new FX series brings to life the origins of the 1980s crack epidemic in Los Angeles. But given the subject matter, shouldn’t the show be more addicting?

Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Jul. 5 2017 1:00AM EDT 

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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kevin.fallon@thedailybeast.com

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