Snowpiercer: Season 1
Snowpiercer is an American post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller television series. It is based on the 2013 film of the same name and the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige. The series premiered on a television network on May 17, 2020. It revolves around the remnants of humanity who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. The train is divided into different classes, where class wa
Season overview
Snowpiercer is an American post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller television series. It is based on the 2013 film of the same name and the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige. The series premiered on a television network on May 17, 2020. It revolves around the remnants of humanity who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. The train is divided into different classes, where class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out. A detective from the tail of the train is pulled to the front to investigate a murder, which sets off a chain of events. The series explores themes of class struggle, social inequality, and the human condition in a post-apocalyptic world.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
First, the Weather Changed
May 17, 2020 · 52 min
A grisly murder stokes class division on Snowpiercer, the Great Ark Train. Melanie Cavill, the powerful head of hospitality, deputizes a dangerous rebel to help solve the killing -
Prepare to Brace
May 24, 2020 · 46 min
Layton uses his new position as train detective to investigate the murder while gathering intel for the revolution on the side. Meanwhile, Melanie faces a resource crisis, with pot
Access Is Power
May 31, 2020 · 46 min
Layton descends into the black market with Till, searching for both the killer and a valuable commodity for his revolution. Melanie stages a prize fight to distract the passengers
Without Their Maker
Jun 7, 2020 · 46 min
A shocking twist in the murder investigation brings Layton and Till's manhunt to a cat-and-mouse climax. But Layton is getting too close to Melanie's big secret, which may prove th
Justice Never Boarded
Jun 14, 2020 · 47 min
Tensions between Third Class and First Class are boiling as Melanie stages the trial of the Snowpiercer killer. Third Class threatens a work stoppage, demanding representation on t
Trouble Comes Sideways
Jun 21, 2020 · 46 min
Hiding out with help from his allies, Layton lays track for revolution and an engineering emergency threatens every soul on Snowpiercer.
The Universe Is Indifferent
Jun 28, 2020 · 47 min
On a divided Snowpiercer, Melanie intensifies her search for Layton while Layton is weaponizing her secret. Third Class faces a reckoning when he presents them with a choice.
These Are His Revolutions
Jul 5, 2020 · 48 min
Revolution has finally come. As Layton leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion, Melanie's house of cards collapses.
The Train Demanded Blood
Jul 12, 2020 · 44 min
The rebel forces are on their heels when a dangerous foe joins them. A plan is hatched to take the train, but it may destroy them all.
994 Cars Long
Jul 12, 2020 · 45 min
In the revolution's aftermath, Layton and Melanie realize the greatest threat to their survival is right over their shoulder.