The seventh episode of 's first season, titled " Cracking ," marks a pivotal shift in the series as it chronicles the birth of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles. Franklin's Business Transformation
: Swim introduces Franklin to a new method of "cooking" powder cocaine into crack. This process makes the drug significantly cheaper and more profitable, which Franklin immediately recognizes as a "game-changer" for his business. [S1E7] Cracking
Reviewers from The Young Folks note that this episode underscores Franklin's ability to stay disciplined and seize opportunities when working alone. Cracking | Snowfall Wiki | Fandom The seventh episode of 's first season, titled
: Teddy Mack investigates the aftermath of Alejandro's violent actions from earlier in the season. He discovers that a woman is building a case regarding the missing girls Alejandro killed, leading him to consider how to deter her. Reviewers from The Young Folks note that this
: A flashback reveals a young Franklin visiting an old Black Panther headquarters, hinting at the roots of his community and his father Alton's history.
: While on a road trip with Leon and Kevin, Franklin separates from the group and encounters a woman who leads him to a dealer named Swim .