Snowpiercer - Synopsis

"Snowpiercer" is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi TV series set aboard a gigantic, perpetually moving train that circles the globe. This train houses the last remnants of humanity after the world becomes a frozen wasteland. The story explores class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival, as the train's passengers are divided into rigid social classes based on their assigned cars.

The series begins with the oppressed tail-end passengers, led by Layton Well, planning a revolt to fight for equal rights and access to the train's resources, challenging the strict class system imposed by the train's mysterious creator and overseer, Mr. Wilford. The series delves into various moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters in this closed ecosystem, where every decision can have far-reaching consequences for everyone aboard the Snowpiercer.

Snowpiercer Show Details

• Created by: Graeme Manson
• Available on: Netflix (UK), TNT (US)
• More info: IMDB
• Total number of seasons: 3
• Total number of episodes: 30
• Date first episode aired: 25 May 2020
• Date final episode aired: 29 March 2022
• Show status: Cancelled

Snowpiercer Main Cast

	Jennifer Connelly as Melanie Cavill
	Daveed Diggs as Andre Layton
	Mickey Sumner as Bess Till
	Alison Wright as Ruth Wardell
	Lena Hall as Miss Audrey
	Iddo Goldberg as Bennett Knox
	Susan Park as Jinju Seong
	Katie McGuinness as Josie Wellstead
	Sam Otto as John "Oz" Osweiller
	Sheila Vand as Zarah Ferami
	Mike O'Malley as Sam Roche
	Annalise Basso as LJ Folger

Snowpiercer Season 1 Episodes

1. First, the Weather Changed - A grisly murder on Snowpiercer leads to the recruitment of Layton, a Tailie and former homicide detective, to help solve the case.
2. Prepare to Brace - Layton uses his new position as a detective to investigate the murder while the train braces for a dangerous turn.
3. Access Is Power - Layton delves deeper into the murder investigation, while Melanie, the Head of Hospitality, deals with a resource crisis.
4. Without Their Maker - Tensions rise in the investigation, while Layton reveals a secret that could change Snowpiercer's society forever.
5. Justice Never Boarded - Layton struggles with his role as a leader in the Tail, and Melanie faces a resource management crisis.
6. Trouble Comes Sideways - Dangers outside and within push Layton to make a risky move for the greater good.
7. The Universe Is Indifferent - On the night of the annual Nightcar Fight, Layton and Melanie face increasing challenges.
8. These Are His Revolutions - Revolutions begin, leading to a change in the train's hierarchy.
9. The Train Demanded Blood - In the aftermath of the revolutions, the fate of the survivors hangs in the balance.
10. 994 Cars Long - In the season finale, Layton and Melanie make tough decisions as they face the reality of life on Snowpiercer.

Snowpiercer Season 2 Episodes

1. The Time of Two Engines - Mr. Wilford arrives, presenting a new threat to Snowpiercer, while Melanie makes an irreversible decision.
2. Smoulder to Life - An exchange between the trains leads to new revelations.
3. A Great Odyssey - An engineering emergency places Layton and Till's leadership skills to the test.
4. A Single Trade - Tensions rise as Layton and Wilford clash over the future, and the Big Alice crew gets a taste of freedom.
5. Keep Hope Alive - Layton and Miss Audrey make a risky play, while Wilford confronts a dangerous foe.
6. Many Miles from Snowpiercer - Melanie fights for survival, facing challenges that others failed to overcome.
7. Our Answer for Everything - Layton and Wilford's struggle reaches a boiling point.
8. The Eternal Engineer - An engineering catastrophe on Snowpiercer forces Layton to make a difficult choice.
9. The Show Must Go On - Wilford presses ahead with his endgame, as Layton sinks to new lows.
10. Into the White - Season finale that brings an epic showdown and significant changes for Snowpiercer.

Snowpiercer Season 3 Episodes

1. The Tortoise and the Hare - The season opens with continued tensions and strategies aboard the divided trains.
2. The Last to Go - As conflicts intensify, key characters grapple with significant challenges and decisions.
3. The First Blow - The narrative advances with critical confrontations and plot developments.
4. Bound by One Track - New alliances form and old ones are tested as the story progresses.
5. A New Life - The characters face the possibilities and perils of a changed future.
6. Born to Bleed - Tensions escalate, leading to dramatic and impactful events.
7. Ouroboros - The past and present collide, bringing new revelations and conflicts.
8. Setting Itself Right - The season approaches its climax with high stakes and intense action.
9. A Beacon for Us All - As the end nears, characters confront their destinies and the train's future.
10. The Original Sinners - The season concludes with a dramatic finale that reshapes the series' trajectory.

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