Seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the remnants of humanity inhabit a perpetually-moving train that circles the globe, where class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 10 wins & 31 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
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Andre Layton
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(41 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Mickey Sumner | ... |
Bess Till
(40 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Alison Wright | ... |
Ruth Wardell
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(40 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Iddo Goldberg | ... |
Bennett Knox
(34 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Roberto Urbina | ... |
Javier de La Torre
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(34 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Lena Hall | ... |
Miss Audrey
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(32 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Katie McGuinness | ... |
Josie Wellstead
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(32 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Rowan Blanchard | ... |
Alexandra Cavill
(31 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Sheila Vand | ... |
Zarah Ferami
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(31 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Sam Otto | ... |
John Osweiller
(30 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Karin Konoval | ... |
Dr. Pelton
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Kwasi Thomas | ... |
Z-Wreck
(30 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Annalise Basso | ... |
LJ Folger
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(29 episodes, 2020-2022)
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| Miranda Edwards | ... |
Lights
(29 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Mike O'Malley | ... |
Sam Roche
(28 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Jennifer Connelly | ... |
Melanie Cavill
(24 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Sean Bean | ... |
Joseph Wilford
(24 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Sakina Jaffrey | ... |
Dr. Headwood
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(23 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Emma Oliver | ... |
Winnie
(23 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Chelsea Harris | ... |
Sykes
(22 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Ian Collins | ... |
Tristan
(20 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Steven Ogg | ... |
Pike
(18 episodes, 2020-2022)
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Jaylin Fletcher | ... |
Miles
(17 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Fiona Vroom | ... |
Ms. Gillies
(16 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Andrea Ware | ... |
Jackboot Tyson
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(15 episodes, 2020-2022)
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| Kurt Ostlund | ... |
Strong Boy
(15 episodes, 2020-2022)
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| Aaron Glenane | ... |
The Last Australian
(14 episodes, 2020-2021)
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| Aleks Paunovic | ... |
Breachman Boscovic
(14 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Jane McGregor | ... |
Astrid
(14 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Manoj Sood | ... |
Rajiv Sharma
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(13 episodes, 2020-2024)
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RJ Fetherstonhaugh | ... |
Jackboot Clifford
(12 episodes, 2020-2022)
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| Brent Stait | ... |
Jakes Carter
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(12 episodes, 2020-2022)
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| Susan Park | ... |
Jinju Seong
(11 episodes, 2020)
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| Renee Victor | ... |
Mama Grandé
(11 episodes, 2020-2021)
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| Esther Ming Li | ... |
Carly Roche
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(11 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Michel Issa Rubio | ... |
Santiago
(11 episodes, 2020-2024)
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Herschel Andoh | ... |
Wolf
(10 episodes, 2024)
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| Kelly-Ruth Mercier | ... |
Annie
(10 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Michael Aronov | ... |
Dr. Nima Rousseau
(9 episodes, 2024)
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| Timothy V. Murphy | ... |
Commander Grey
(9 episodes, 2020-2021)
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| Tom Lipinski | ... |
Kevin McMahon
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(9 episodes, 2021-2022)
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| Ellie Harvie | ... |
The Notary
(9 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Stephen Lobo | ... |
Martin Colvin
(9 episodes, 2020-2024)
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| Jonathan Walker | ... |
Big John
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(9 episodes, 2020)
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| Happy Anderson | ... |
Dr. Henry Klimpt
(8 episodes, 2020)
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| Kerry O'Malley | ... |
Lilah Folger
(8 episodes, 2020)
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| Damian Young | ... |
Mr. Headwood
(8 episodes, 2021)
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| Shaun Toub | ... |
Terence
(8 episodes, 2020-2021)
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| Vincent Gale | ... |
Robert Folger
(8 episodes, 2020)
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Olga Zippa | ... |
Buffalo
(8 episodes, 2024)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- TNT (2020) (United States) (tv)
- Netflix (2020) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (excluding China)
- AMC+ (2025) (United States) (VOD)
- American Movie Classics (AMC) (2025) (United States) (tv)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- ITV Studios (2023) (Non-US)
- Netflix (2020) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Studio Distribution Services (SDS) (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray) (through) (season 2)
- Studio Distribution Services (SDS) (2021) (United States) (DVD) (through) (season 2)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (season 1)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2020) (United States) (DVD) (season 1)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray) (season 2)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2021) (United States) (DVD) (season 2)
Special Effects
- PixStone Images (Visual effects)
- CoSA VFX (visual effects)
- FuseFX
- Image Engine Design (visual effects)
- Torpedo Pictures
Other Companies
- Aion Art Gallery (set artwork)
- Canada Film Capital (tax incentive consulting services)
- Company 3 (post-production facilities)
- Davidson & Sons Customs Brokers (customs broker)
- Entertainment Partners Canada (payroll services)
- Entertainment Partners Canada (tax incentive consulting services)
- Finale Post Production (Avid Systems and Support) (Season 1)
- Keslow Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Leitz Cine (manufacturer: Leitz SUMMICRON-C lenses)
- MBS Equipment Co. (grip and lighting equipment)
- Pivotal Post (avid editing equipment)
- Revered Cinema (RVRD) (Specialized Cinema Systems) (drone, movi, cable camera)
- Sharpe Sound Studios (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival are questioned in this riveting television adaptation. Written by TNTDrama |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The train needs to be in constant motion, which happens due to its perpetual engine (as seen on the blueprints in the opening sequence) called the "Eternal Engine". If the train were to stop for more than thirteen minutes, everyone would freeze to death. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 14 May 2020 (2020). See more » |