BMF (TV series)
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Crime drama | |
Created by | Randy Huggins |
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Opening theme | "Wish Me Luck" by 50 Cent and Charlie Wilson |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 25 |
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Executive producers |
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Running time | 52 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | Starz |
Release | September 26, 2021 present | –
BMF (or Black Mafia Family) is an American
Plot
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BMF is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest
Cast and characters
Main
- Demetrius Flenory Jr. as Demetrius "Meech" Flenory, drug kingpin, Charles & Lucille’s son, and Terry and Nicole’s oldest brother.
- Da'Vinchi as Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, drug kingpin, Charles & Lucille’s son, Nicole’s older brother and Meech’s little brother.
- Russell Hornsby as Charles Flenory, Meech, Terry and Nicole’s father, and Lucille’s husband.
- Michole Briana White as Lucille Flenory, Charles’ wife, and Meech, Terry & Nicole’s mother.
- Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Lamar Silas, Meech’s rival (seasons 1–2)
- Ajiona Alexus as Katherine "Kato" Eder (season 1)
- Myles Truitt as B-Mickie, Meech & Terry's childhood friend and partner (seasons 1–2).
- Steve Harris as Detective Von Bryant, the detective assigned to stop Meech & Terry’s operation.
- La La Anthony as Markeisha Taylor, Terry's new love interest (recurring season 1;[3] main season 2–present)
- Kelly Hu as Detective Veronica Jin, Detective Bryant’s partner (season 2–present)[3]
Recurring
- Laila Pruitt as Nicole Flenory, Meech & Terry's little sister and Lucille & Charles’ daughter
- Kash Doll as Monique, Lamar’s ex & Meech’s baby's mother (seasons 1–2)
- Wood Harris as Pat, Meech & Terry’s former supplier (season 1)
- Snoop Dogg as Pastor Swift, the pastor of the local church (seasons 1–2)
- Lil Zane as Sockie (seasons 1–2)
- Serayah as Lori Walker (seasons 1–2)
- Markice Moore as Filmel, member of the 12th Street (season 1)
- Myles Bullock as Slick, member of the 12th Street, Lamar's best friend (season 1)
- Christian Robinson as Tiny, member of the 12th Street (seasons 1–2)
- Rafael Castillo as Nedo, member of the 12th Street (seasons 1–2)
- Yusef Thomas as Roland, member of the BMF
- Sean Michael Gloria as Detective Jonathan Lopez, Bryant’s former partner who was killed by Kato as he tried to detain Meech
- Sydney Mitchell as Lawanda
- Tyshown Freeman as Hoop, member of the BMF
- Peyton Alex Smith as Boom, Markaisha's abusive husband (seasons 1–2)
- Christine Horn as Mabel Jones (season 2)[3]
- Leslie Jones as Federal Agent Tracy Chambers (season 2)[4]
- Caresha Romeka Brownee as Deanna Washington, Ty Washington’s Wife (season 2)
- Jerel Alston as Kevin Bryant, Detective Bryant’s son (season 2-3)
- Javen Lewis as Markus, Kevin’s bully who is killed by Kevin for harassing him constantly (season 2)
- Mo'Nique as Goldie, Meech’s new partner who stays in Atlanta (season 2)
- Donnell Rawlings as Alvin, Lamar’s cousin (season 2)
- Mike Merrill as Ty Washington, Meech’s partner who was later killed (season 2)
- Jason Louder as Remi Ransom (seasons 2–3) [5]
- Rayan Lawrence as K-9, Meech’s loyal partner (season 2)
- 2 Chainz as Stacks (season 3)
- Ne-Yo as Rodney 'Greeny' Green (season 3)
- Lil Baby as Payne
- Bailey Tippen as Kitina "Tina" (season 3)
- Saweetie as Keeya (season 3)
- Cynthia Bailey as Gloria (season 3)
- Michael King as RIP (season 3)
- Christopher B. Duncan as Frank "Blaze" Andreas (season 3)
Cameo appearances
- Eminem as White Boy Rick (season 1)
- Jalen Rose as Tariq (season 2)
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 8 | September 26, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | |
2 | 10 | January 6, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | |
3 | 10[6] | March 1, 2024 | May 10, 2024[6] |
Season 1 (2021)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | 1 | "See It... Touch It... Obtain It" | Tasha Smith | Randy Huggins | September 26, 2021 | 0.369[7] |
2 | 2 | "Rumors" | Tasha Smith | Terri Kopp | October 3, 2021 | 0.386[8] |
3 | 3 | "Love All, Trust Few" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Story by : Frank Renzulli Teleplay by : Randy Huggins | October 10, 2021 | 0.368[9] |
4 | 4 | "Heroes" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Patrick Moss | October 17, 2021 | 0.303[10] |
5 | 5 | "Secrets and Lies" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Kirkland Morris & Terri Kopp | October 24, 2021 | 0.306[11] |
6 | 6 | "Strictly Business" | Eif Rivera | Randy Huggins & Kirkland Morris | October 31, 2021 | 0.446[12] |
7 | 7 | "All in the Family" | Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson | Terri Kopp | November 7, 2021 | 0.350[13] |
8 | 8 | "The King of Detroit" | Tasha Smith | Randy Huggins | November 21, 2021 | 0.503[14] |
Season 2 (2023)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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9 | 1 | "Family Dinner" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Randy Huggins | January 6, 2023 | 0.170[15] |
10 | 2 | "Family Business" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Heather Zuhlke | January 13, 2023 | 0.210[16] |
11 | 3 | "Devil's Night" | Janice Cooke | Mike Nguyen Le | January 20, 2023 | N/A |
12 | 4 | "Runnin' On E" | Janice Cooke | Patrick Moss | January 27, 2023 | N/A |
13 | 5 | "Moment of Truth" | Eif Rivera | Jeff Dix | February 3, 2023 | N/A |
14 | 6 | "Homecoming" | Eif Rivera | Kirkland Morris | February 17, 2023 | N/A |
15 | 7 | "Both Sides of the Fence" | Crystle Roberson | Garen Thomas | February 24, 2023 | 0.239[17] |
16 | 8 | "Push It to the Limit" | Crystle Roberson | Rose McAleese | March 3, 2023 | 0.175[18] |
17 | 9 | "High Treason" | Timothy A. Burton | Heather Zuhlke & Shaquayla Mims | March 10, 2023 | 0.263[19] |
18 | 10 | "New Beginnings" | Eif Rivera | Randy Huggins & Jazmen Darnell Brown | March 17, 2023 | 0.319[20] |
Season 3 (2024)
No. overall | No. in season | Title [6] | Directed by | Written by [21] | Original air date [6] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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19 | 1 | "Detroit vs Everybody" | Timothy A. Burton | Heather Zuhlke | March 1, 2024 | 0.250[22] |
20 | 2 | "Magic Makers" | Ruben Garcia | Kirkland Morris | March 8, 2024 | 0.214[22] |
21 | 3 | "Sanctuary" | Cierra 'Shooter' Glaude | Jazmen Darnell Brown | March 15, 2024 | 0.262[22] |
22 | 4 | "The Return of the Prodigal Son" | Princess Monique | Rose McAleese | March 22, 2024 | 0.337[22] |
23 | 5 | "The Battle of Techwood" | Anton Cropper | Mike Nguyen Le | March 29, 2024 | 0.220[22] |
24 | 6 | "Casualties of War" | Radium Cheung | Garen Thomas | April 5, 2024 | 0.186[22] |
25 | 7 | "Get 'Em Home" | Russell Hornsby | Jeff Dix | April 12, 2024 | 0.169[22] |
26 | 8 | "Code Red" | TBA | Shaquayla Mims | April 19, 2024 | TBD |
27 | 9 | "Death Trap" | TBA | Patrick Moss | April 26, 2024 | TBD |
28 | 10 | "Prime Time" | TBA | Tariq Simmons & Heather Zuhlke | May 10, 2024 | TBD |
Production
Development
In July 2019, it was announced Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson had begun developing a television series revolving around Black Mafia Family, which he would executive produce for Starz.[23] In April 2020, Starz greenlit the series. Production companies are slated to consist of Lionsgate Television and G-Unit Films and Television Inc.[24] On September 30, 2021, Starz renewed the series for a second season only 4 days after the series' premiere.[25] The second season premiered on January 6, 2023.[26] On January 18, 2023, Starz renewed the series for a third season which premiered on March 1, 2024.[27][1]
Casting
In December 2020, Russell Hornsby and Steve Harris joined the cast of the series, with Kash Doll set to star in a recurring role.[28] In January 2021, Demetrius Flenory Jr., Da'Vinchi, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa and Myles Truitt joined the cast in starring roles.[29][30] In March 2021, Snoop Dogg, La La Anthony and Serayah joined the cast in recurring role.[31] In September 2021, Sean Michael Gloria was cast in a recurring role.[32] In March 2022, La La Anthony had been promoted to series regular while Kelly Hu was cast as a new series regular and Christine Horn and Leslie Jones joined the cast in a recurring role for the second season.[3][4] In February 2023, 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo were cast in recurring roles for the third season.[33][1]
Filming
Principal photography began in January 2021 with filming done in Atlanta and Detroit.[30][34]
During production of season 3 in June 2023, producer Ian Woolf was suspended by Lionsgate following an incident involving Woolf threatening to run over
References
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- ^ Petski, Denise (January 13, 2021). "'Black Mafia Family': Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr. & Da'Vinchi To Star In Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Series On Starz; Tasha Smith To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
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External links
- Official website
- BMF at IMDb