Tha Bluprint

This specific monologue in SNOWFALL is widely considered the "point of no return" for Franklin's character arc. While the show is famous for its intricate plot regarding the CIA and the crack epidemic, this dialogue was a deliberate choice by the showrunners to remove all external political blame. By having Franklin list the victims himself, the writers shifted the focus from the system to the individual, forcing the audience to look directly at the moral rot of the protagonist. It was a visceral, scripted moment designed to shatter the "Kingpin" mythos Damson Idris had meticulously built over six seasons. This scene is absolute perfection in terms of television writing and acting. Damson Idris manages to convey the transition from a cold, controlled leader to a man completely unhinged by the weight of his own conscience. It is one of the most honest moments in any crime drama because it refuses to let the protagonist off the hook. By forcing his inner circle to say the names out loud, Franklin is effectively condemning himself. It is a haunting, brilliant piece of storytelling that highlights exactly why he ended up completely alone—he finally saw what everyone else had been seeing for years. #TheBoyz #Snowfall #FranklinSaint

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