Snowpiercer is a relatively niche TV show that first aired on Turner Network Television (TNT) in 2020. The show lasted for three seasons and had a fourth one planned, but TNT cancelled it. Despite all that, Snowpiercer has managed to gather a loyal fanbase that, until recently, has been awaiting the release of Season 4. In 2024, it was announced that the TV network AMC had picked up the show and was working on releasing the final season.
What is Snowpiercer?
Snowpiercer, originally, was a French comic released in 1984 titled Le Transperceneige (fr.). It tells the story of a post-apocalyptic world where the last remains of humanity struggle to survive on a giant train that circles the globe. The catastrophe’s origin is quite unique. Earth froze due to a climate disaster, and Snowpiercer, which is the name of the ark train, was built and is run by a single, enigmatic, visionary businessman, Mr. Willford.
This story has been adapted at least two times. In 2013, Bong Joon-ho directed a movie titled Snowpiercer, which featured Chris Evans as the main character Curtis. The movie was a success, earning as much as $86 million in box office. The movie is highly praised in the comunity of Snowpiercer fans.
Finally, in 2020, TNT produced a TV show also titled Snowpiercer, which stars actors such as Sean Bean and Jennifer Connelly. The fans could once again experience the frozen world that was first created in the French visual novel. The series expanded the story greatly and delved into several genres. Season one could sometimes feel like a thriller, while Season two had more of an adventure feel to it.
The series tells its own version of the story first presented in the comic book. Despite some problems, like the cliffhanger nature of TV shows like this, the series captured the hearts of many and spanned over three seasons. However, it did not prove as successful as TNT had hoped, and the final season was cancelled.
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The debut of Season 4
At last, after two years of waiting, the fans could hope to see the conclusion of the show’s story. In 2024, AMC announced that it would air the final season of Snowpiercer this summer.
Before its release, many fans could be skeptical about the final season, mainly due to the way AMC treated the franchise of The Walking Dead. Many also feared that people simply forgot about Snowpiercer now that it has been two years since the show was canceled. This is why the final season had to have a strong start.
The first episode of Snowpiercer Season 4 aired on July 21. The episode has an interesting but somewhat confusing structure and suffered from a few unnecessary editing decisions, but despite all that, it is still the same show the fans know and have been waiting for. The episode retains the atmosphere of mystery and adventure that the show displayed in the past. This makes for a strong start to the new season.
Where can I watch Snowpiercer?
If you are interested in the show, as of now, the first three seasons are available on Netflix. However, the accessibility of the final season for non-US fans is difficult. At the moment, Season 4 is available on AMC+, which is unaffordable in the EU; however, it is also available on Apple TV. A new episode airs every Sunday.
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