What is Snowpiercer (TV) About?
‘Snowpiercer’ is an American television series that presents a grim portrait of the future following a catastrophic climate event that renders the world a frozen wasteland. Seven years after this disaster, the remnants of humanity live on a colossal train named Snowpiercer, which travels perpetually around the globe. This self-sustaining locomotive hosts a fragile microcosm of society, structured along strict class lines where the wealthy enjoy luxury and comfort at the front, while poorer passengers languish in squalor at the tail. The show delves deeply into themes of class conflict, social inequality, and the various survival tactics of the train's populace. Central to the narrative is the tension between the train’s elite and the disenfranchised, which often erupts into political and personal struggles, posing questions about morality, power, and the human instinct for survival. Featuring a diverse cast including Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, and later seasons adding actors such as Sean Bean, the series expands upon the storytelling first introduced in the 2013 film of the same name and the original ‘Le Transperceneige’ graphic novel, offering a more prolonged exploration of its unique dystopian world and its inhabitants.
The first episode of Snowpiercer aired on May 17, 2020 and the most recent episode to air was on March 28, 2022.
