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Why Filipinos should watch 'Black Mafia Family'
The Freeman
|August 15, 2025
You may have heard about hit shows inspired by real-life stories of crime and power, but the tale of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) is one you shouldn't miss, even if it’s your first time learning about it.
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The BMF story has captured headlines in the United States for decades, and now, the award-winning drama series based on their true events is streaming in the Philippines. Black Mafia Family Season 4 has landed on Lionsgate Play, with the finale arriving today. So, why should Pinoys tune in?
Who Were the Black Mafia Family?
The Black Mafia Family was one of the most powerful drug empires in the United States during the late '80s to early 2000s. BMF was founded in Detroit, Michigan by two brothers, Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory. The brothers came from humble beginnings, and in their search for a better life, they entered the world of the illegal drug trade.
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