More than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the remnants of humanity inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe as class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out.
The best episode of "Snowpiercer" season 1 is "First, the Weather Changed", rated 6.3/10 from 36 user votes. It was directed by James Hawes and written by N/A. "First, the Weather Changed" aired on 5/17/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Prepare to Brace".
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 -- Andre Layton, the world's only surviving homicide detective.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: N/A
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 potentially drastic consequences for the entire train.
Director: Sam Miller
Writer: N/A
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 from mounting class tension.
Director: Sam Miller
Writer: N/A
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 the most dangerous game of all.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: N/A
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 the jury, and Melanie makes a fateful decision about which side to favor.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: N/A
Hiding out with help from his allies, Layton lays track for revolution and an engineering emergency threatens every soul on Snowpiercer.
Director: Helen Shaver
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: Helen Shaver
Writer: N/A
Revolution has finally come. As Layton leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion, Melanie's house of cards collapses.
Director: Everardo Gout
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: N/A
In the revolution's aftermath, Layton and Melanie realize the greatest threat to their survival is right over their shoulder.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: N/A