TV series
This is how crack began.
Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
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Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
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Episode 1
South Central street entreprenuer Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.
Directed by Bilall Fallah, Adil El ArbiGuest stars Reign Edwards, Malcolm M. Mays, Marcus Henderson, Peta Sergeant, Zee James, Stewart Skelton, Taylor Kowald, Becky O'Donohue
Episode 2
Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.
Directed by Bilall Fallah, Adil El ArbiGuest stars Reign Edwards, Markice Moore, Mark Harelik, Karen Malina White, Robert Arce, Brandon Michael Thomas, Moe Irvin, José Zúñiga
Episode 3
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Leonard ChangGuest stars Daniel Lee Robertson III, Markice Moore, Peta Sergeant, Nick Thurston, Sonya Leslie, Lamar Usher, Water, Anthony L. Fernandez
Episode 4
Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night.
Directed by Hiro MuraiWritten by Emily GrinwisGuest stars Ashleigh Morghan, Marcel Ruiz, Sheaun McKinney, Jernard Burks, Peggy Blow, Hansel Ramírez, Peter Mendoza, Marco Antonio Parra
Episode 5
Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.
Directed by Lawrence TrillingWritten by Jerome HairstonGuest stars Kevin Carroll, Reign Edwards, Malcolm M. Mays, Marcus Henderson, Karl Risinger, Troy Mittleider, Matt O'Toole, Kyrsten V. Williams
Episode 6
Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter; Teddy contemplates a different future for his family; Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo's past.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Tatiana Suarez-PicoGuest stars Reign Edwards, Michael Ray Escamilla, Malcolm M. Mays, Markice Moore, Marcus Henderson, Peta Sergeant, Bokeem Woodbine, Susane Lee
Episode 7
Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game-changing road trip; Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro's past; Lucia makes Gustavo's partnership official, much to Pedro's dismay.
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Aaron SlavickGuest stars Kevin Carroll, Melissa Bickerton, Malcolm M. Mays, Peta Sergeant, RZA, Abby Miller, Red Grant, Octavio Gómez Berríos
Episode 8
Franklin's business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew; Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro; while visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.
Directed by Solvan NaimGuest stars Malcolm M. Mays, Billy Boyd, Astrea Campbell-Cobb, Isianna Burgess, Nicole Dele, Greg Eagles, Mara Hernandez, Brent Alan Henry
Episode 9
Franklin suffers the cost of his business; as Teddy's situation deteriorates, so does his mental state; Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.
Directed by Meera MenonGuest stars Reign Edwards, Michael Ray Escamilla, Markice Moore, Marcus Henderson, Peta Sergeant, Taylor Kowald, Moe Irvin, Trinitee
Episode 10
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
Directed by John SingletonWritten by Dave AndronGuest stars Michael Ray Escamilla, Malcolm M. Mays, Markice Moore, Peta Sergeant, José Zúñiga, Craig Tate, Carlos Linares, Justine Lupe
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Damson IdrisFranklin Saint
Carter HudsonTeddy McDonald
Emily RiosLucia Villanueva
Sergio Peris-MenchetaGustavo 'El Oso' Zapata
Michael HyattCissy Saint
Amin JosephJerome Saint
Angela LewisLouanne 'Louie' Jones-Saint
Isaiah JohnLeon Simmons
FXUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
Groundswell ProductionsUnited States
