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Gustavo 'El Oso' Zapata is a fictional character portrayed by Sergio Peris-Mencheta in the TV series Snowfall.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled 2016 Original Pilot (season 1), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 58 episodes out of a total of 60 aired and have accumulated 4235 positive votes.
The character of Gustavo 'El Oso' Zapata is mainly associated with Franklin Saint, Teddy McDonald and Lucia Villanueva.

Gustavo 'El Oso' Zapata

by Sergio Peris-Mencheta

character

Episodes58

  • 7.9
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    2016 Original Pilot

    episode S1.E0 july 2017
    Snowfall is set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture we know.
  • 7.8
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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 july 2017
    South Central street entrepreneur 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.
  • 7.7
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    Make Them Birds Fly

    episode S1.E2 july 2017
    Franklin continues his courier work for Avi. Teddys first encounter with Avi is not quite expected. Gustavo learns who he stole from - and wound up killing in a home invasion.
  • 7.6
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    Slow Hand

    episode S1.E3 july 2017
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Trauma

    episode S1.E4 july 2017
    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.
  • 7.1
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    Seven-Four

    episode S1.E5 august 2017
    Franklin's indecision causes issues at Jerome's 4th of July barbecue; Teddy and Alejandro become stranded; Lucia's family vets Gustavo.
  • 7.7
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    A Long Time Coming

    episode S1.E6 august 2017
    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.
  • 7.8
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    Cracking

    episode S1.E7 august 2017
    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.
  • 7.9
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    Baby Teeth

    episode S1.E8 august 2017
    As Franklin's ramps up, he has problems with his inexperienced crew. Teddy stops at nothing to protect Alejandro. Lucia experiences an epiphany when she visits her father.
  • 7.6
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    Story of a Scar

    episode S1.E9 august 2017
    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.
  • 8.3
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    The Rubicon

    episode S1.E10 september 2017
    Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy's hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.
  • 8
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    Sightlines

    episode S2.E1 july 2018
    Franklin struggles to keep up with the demands of his growing organization. As political tides shift, the CIA cuts Teddy's support, as he travels to recruit a new pilot. Feeling pressure to expand her business, Lucia crosses a line to impress a dangerous new partner.
  • 8.1
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    The Day

    episode S2.E2 july 2018
    Franklin finds a new cocaine connect in the form of his captor, Reed Thompson. Meanwhile, Lucia and Gustavo contemplate whether to let Pedro back into the business.
  • 7.8
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    Prometheus Rising

    episode S2.E3 august 2018
    Two murders tear a divide in Franklin's crew and set them on a collision course with Lucia, who has an agenda of her own. Teddy and Matt must appease their Colombian partners.
  • 7.8
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    Jingle Bell Rock

    episode S2.E4 august 2018
    With morale dipping, Franklin takes steps in order to ensure his crew's loyalty. Lucia's guard starts to come down after a dramatic encounter, but some of her compassion may be misguided. Teddy is confronted with the sins of the past, causing Matt to see his brother in a new light.
  • 8
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    Serpiente

    episode S2.E5 august 2018
    When Franklin needs Teddy's help to clear the air with an old partner, Teddy sees a business opportunity. Lucia comes to the realization not everyone in her crew is who they seem to be.
  • 7.9
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    The Offer

    episode S2.E6 august 2018
    Franklin must deal with his past in order to retrieve stolen merchandise. Teddy and Matt take a trip to Central America. Now in the crosshairs of La Fuerza, Lucia and Gustavo set out to find the one thing that can save them.
  • 7.9
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    The World Is Yours

    episode S2.E7 august 2018
    Franklin attempts to reinforce that business comes first when an employee steps out of line. Teddy and Matt run into some unexpected company when trying to get their business back on track. Lucia and Gustavo make an offer.
  • 8.1
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    Surrender

    episode S2.E8 september 2018
    Franklin resorts to extreme measures when dissatisfaction in his crew reaches a fever pitch. Lucia and Gustavo secure a deal to save their lives. Teddy travels east to try and alleviate pressure.
  • 8.5
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    Aftermath

    episode S2.E9 september 2018
    Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.
  • 8.1
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    Protect and Swerve

    episode S3.E1 july 2019
    Franklin and Cissy look to make an investment in the community, while Andre tried to figure out what is destroying it; Jerome unveils his new business; a new cook on the streets competes with Franklin crew.
  • 7.7
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    The More You Make

    episode S3.E2 july 2019
    Faced with mounting problems on the street, Franklin pivots his business model. Andre investigates a murder connected to Franklin's family. Teddy uses Gustavo to help broker a new deal in Mexico, then receives a surprise visitor upon returning home.
  • 8
    /10

    Cash and Carry

    episode S3.E3 july 2019
    Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.
  • 8
    /10

    The Game That Moves as You Play

    episode S3.E4 july 2019
    Franklin and Melody reconnect. The LAPD takes a stand against Franklin's growing operation. Teddy is forced to clean up Gustavo's mess. Andre's fight with the Saint Family becomes personal.
  • 7.9
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    The Bottoms

    episode S3.E5 august 2019
    Andre lets his guard down as he celebrates the LAPD's victory. Teddy questions Franklin's ability to control his operation, then suffers a setback of his own.
  • 7.9
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    Confessions

    episode S3.E6 august 2019
    Alton confronts Franklin about his government alliance. Julia helps Teddy meet Rigo's demands. Gustavo gets proactive.
  • 8.8
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    Pocket Full of Rocks

    episode S3.E7 august 2019
    Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
  • 9.1
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    Hedgehogs

    episode S3.E8 august 2019
    Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy's hand.
  • 9
    /10

    Blackout

    episode S3.E9 september 2019
    Franklin struggles with the fallout from his actions as his family prepares for the worst. Teddy scrambles to keep his operation afloat. Gustavo unveils his plan for the future.
  • 8.1
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    Re-Entry

    episode S4.E1 february 2021
    With South Central violence ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Reporter Irene Abe tries to understand what's happening to her neighborhood. Leon charts a new path.
  • 8.2
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    Weight

    episode S4.E2 february 2021
    Chaos reigns as Franklin's plans go awry and he turns to an old flame for help. Leon struggles without Franklin. Cissy takes a more active role in Franklin's business. Gustavo's world is shaken. Irene finds her way to Alton's shelter.
  • 8.6
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    All the Way Down

    episode S4.E3 march 2021
    Franklin's troubles extend beyond the gangs, putting Cissy in jeopardy. Teddy and Gustavo seek revenge.
  • 8.1
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    Expansion

    episode S4.E4 march 2021
    Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting in an unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana. Irene's investigation has a promising new lead.
  • 8.2
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    The Get Back

    episode S4.E5 march 2021
    Franklin is torn between business and loyalty, as tragedy causes alliances to shift. Teddy bails out Gustavo. Irene's investigation moves closer to the Saint family.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Say a Little Prayer

    episode S4.E6 march 2021
    Franklin suffers the consequences of his choices. Jerome and Louie expand the business. Teddy is sent reeling. Irene delivers an ultimatum.
  • 8.5
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    Through a Glass, Darkly

    episode S4.E7 march 2021
    Franklin is blindsided. Teddy and Avi travel to Panama to retrieve stolen cash.
  • 8.8
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    Betrayal

    episode S4.E8 april 2021
    Franklin's world explodes into chaos; Teddy goes up the proverbial river.
  • 9.1
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    Sleeping Dogs

    episode S4.E9 april 2021
    Franklin fights for survival; Teddy goes to extremes to salvage his operation and career.
  • 8.8
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    Fight or Flight

    episode S4.E10 april 2021
    Franklin's family fractures; Teddy makes a difficult decision; Gustavo chooses a new path.
  • 7.8
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    Comets

    episode S5.E1 february 2022
    It's the summer of 1986 and the Saint crew has leveled up; Franklin's personal and professional relationships are flourishing, but a problem in the valley brings trouble to his door.
  • 7.8
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    Commitment

    episode S5.E2 february 2022
    Teddy forces his way back into the CIA's operation in Los Angeles; Franklin and Veronique have a business proposition for Jerome and Louie.
  • 8.1
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    Lions

    episode S5.E3 march 2022
    Teddy's return causes tension, forcing Jerome and Louie to negotiate with Skully.
  • 8.7
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    The Iliad: Part 1

    episode S5.E5 march 2022
    A brutal attack leaves the crew in chaos.
  • 8.3
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    The Iliad: Part 2

    episode S5.E6 march 2022
    Franklin and Gustavo look for an escape; Teddy is forced to put his trust in an old friend. The man behind the hits is revealed.
  • 7.5
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    Lying in a Hammock

    episode S5.E7 march 2022
    Jerome tries to track down Peaches; the Saints crew diverges on what to do next.
  • 7.3
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    Celebration

    episode S5.E8 april 2022
    The family gathers for Jerome and Louie's wedding and is promptly sent down the rabbit hole.
  • 8.2
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    Departures

    episode S5.E9 april 2022
    Jerome and Louie separate themselves from Franklin.
  • 9.2
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    Fault Lines

    episode S5.E10 april 2022
    Franklin is decimated. Teddy moves to secure his future. The family fractures.
  • 8.2
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    Fallout

    episode S6.E1 february 2023
    Franklin fights to keep his business afloat; Jerome and Louie strike back.
  • 8.2
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    The Sit Down

    episode S6.E2 february 2023
    Cissy introduces Franklin to the KGB, while also trying to broker peace within the family; Veronique enlists outside help to track Franklin's money.
  • 8
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    Door of No Return

    episode S6.E3 march 2023
    Leon and Wanda return from Ghana to a very different world than the one they left behind.
  • 8.5
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    Projects Boy

    episode S6.E4 march 2023
    Franklin is forced back out onto the street while Veronique and Cassandra pursue his stolen money; Leon and Big D clash; Teddy starts hunting his KGB counterpart.
  • 8.6
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    Ebony and Ivory

    episode S6.E5 march 2023
    Franklin confronts Teddy's father. Leon solidifies control of the projects.
  • 9
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    Concrete Jungle

    episode S6.E6 march 2023
    Franklin braces for fallout; Kane seeks revenge.
  • 7.9
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    Charnel House

    episode S6.E7 march 2023
    Teddy and Franklin close in on each other. Gustavo runs out of time.
  • 8.6
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    Ballad of the Bear

    episode S6.E8 april 2023
    Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
  • 8.3
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    Sacrifice

    episode S6.E9 april 2023
    Franklin attempts to recover his stolen money.
  • 8.6
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    The Struggle

    episode S6.E10 april 2023
    The Snowfall saga comes to an end.

Best moments10

  • 8.6
    /10
    82% of the votes

    Ballad of the Bear

    episode S6.E8 april 2023
    Franklin and Gustavo set a plan in motion.
  • 8.6
    /10
    67% of the votes

    All the Way Down

    episode S4.E3 march 2021
    Franklin's troubles extend beyond the gangs, putting Cissy in jeopardy. Teddy and Gustavo seek revenge.
  • 7.1
    /10
    38% of the votes

    Seven-Four

    episode S1.E5 august 2017
    Franklin's indecision causes issues at Jerome's 4th of July barbecue; Teddy and Alejandro become stranded; Lucia's family vets Gustavo.
  • 8
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Cash and Carry

    episode S3.E3 july 2019
    Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.
  • 8.3
    /10
    11% of the votes

    The Iliad: Part 2

    episode S5.E6 march 2022
    Franklin and Gustavo look for an escape; Teddy is forced to put his trust in an old friend. The man behind the hits is revealed.
  • 7.5
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Trauma

    episode S1.E4 july 2017
    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.
  • 8.2
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Weight

    episode S4.E2 february 2021
    Chaos reigns as Franklin's plans go awry and he turns to an old flame for help. Leon struggles without Franklin. Cissy takes a more active role in Franklin's business. Gustavo's world is shaken. Irene finds her way to Alton's shelter.
  • 8.7
    /10
    9% of the votes

    The Iliad: Part 1

    episode S5.E5 march 2022
    A brutal attack leaves the crew in chaos.
  • 7.9
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Baby Teeth

    episode S1.E8 august 2017
    As Franklin's ramps up, he has problems with his inexperienced crew. Teddy stops at nothing to protect Alejandro. Lucia experiences an epiphany when she visits her father.
  • 8.5
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Aftermath

    episode S2.E9 september 2018
    Franklin receives some devastating news. Teddy attempts to turn a foe into an ally. Lucia and Gustavo make plans to leave L.A.

Votes per episode

12
E0
62
E1
116
E2
27
E3
187
E4
688
E5
78
E6
40
E7
118
E8
26
E9
0
E10
7
E1
4
E2
5
E3
8
E4
72
E5
7
E6
4
E7
6
E8
100
E9
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E10
8
E1
9
E2
192
E3
94
E4
2
E5
13
E6
21
E7
7
E8
26
E9
--
E10
11
E1
105
E2
805
E3
8
E4
16
E5
5
E6
6
E7
6
E8
3
E9
4
E10
14
E1
12
E2
3
E3
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E4
94
E5
115
E6
7
E7
12
E8
4
E9
20
E10
15
E1
40
E2
15
E3
11
E4
19
E5
3
E6
41
E7
855
E8
29
E9
18
E10