'Snowfall' Season 5 Episode 3: Fans say Damson Idris' Franklin has a 'Michael Corleone-ish arc'

Damson Idris' acting has earned him some rave reviews from fans, with many saying his character has a 'very Michael Corleone-ish character arc'
Damson Idris in a still from 'Snowfall' (IMDb)
Damson Idris in a still from 'Snowfall' (IMDb)

'Snowfall' Season 5 was off to an explosive start last week and Episode 3 titled 'Lions' picked up right where the action left off. The focus though moved towards Jerome Saint (Amin Joseph) and Aunt Louie (Angela Lewis) as they strike a deal with Skully (De'Aundre Bonds). However, it was the bossman attitude from Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) that left the audience spellbound.

The final minutes see Jerome and Louie meeting with Franklin and the latter rebutted saying that Teddy (Carter Hudson) was right about his aunt and unc taking matters into their own hands. He also states that he has to move the product the way CIA wants it and outs it bluntly across that he's the man they report to. The acting earned Idris some rave reviews.

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"Damson just acted the hell out of that scene. yes he did. #SnowfallFX," one of the fans wrote. This was seconded by another who said, "FRANKLIN BE ACTING HIS ASS OFF #Snowfallfx."

"Damson’s bringing it this season omg #SnowfallFX #Snowfall," a tweet read. "Damson be acting his trousers off. I love when he get in his bag 😂 I hope Denzel learns his name. #snowfallfx," a fan remarked. "Episode 3 and we’re already getting another fire ass Franklin rant. This dude is fucking COLD.🥶🥶🥶 #SnowfallFX," a comment said.

Most fans understood the reasoning behind Franklin lashing out. "Nobody understand how much Franklin did to get to where they @. Auntie & Louie wouldn't know what to do in his shoes #SnowfallFX," a fan remarked. "I love how Franklin has grown into this role! He has a very Michael Corleone-ish character arc #SnowfallFX," a fan opined.

There were some discussions about Jerome and Louie's move as well. "I don’t get why & how Louie & Jerome can put they trust in Skully’s crazy ass #SnowfallFX," one of the fans asked.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

What are your thoughts on Damson Idris' character arc over the seasons?

'Snowfall' Season 5 airs Wednesdays at 10 pm ET on FX.

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