BMF (or Black Mafia Family) is an American crime drama television series created by Randy Huggins, which follows the Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking and money laundering organization. The series premiered on September 26, 2021, on Starz. After the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on January 6, 2023. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a third season, which will premiere on March 1, 2024.
Plot
BMF is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the history of America. Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory's charismatic leadership, Terry "Southwest T" Flenory's business acumen and the fraternal partnership's vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip hop would render the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, betrayal, and thug-capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
Cast and characters
Main
Demetrius Flenory Jr. as Demetrius "Meech" Flenory, drug kingpin, Charles & Lucille’s son, Terry & Nicole’s brother. Da'Vinchi as Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, drug kingpin, Charles & Lucille’s youngest son & Nicole & Meech’s brother Russell Hornsby as Charles Flenory, Meech, Terry & Nicole’s father & Lucille’s husband Michole Briana White as Lucille Flenory, Charles’ wife, Meech, Terry & Nicole’s mother Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Lamar Silas, Meech’s rival Ajiona Alexus as Kato (season 1) Myles Truitt as B-Mickie, Meech & Terry's childhood friend & partner Steve Harris as Detective Von Bryant, the detective assigned to stop Meech & Terry’s operation. La La Anthony as Markaisha Taylor, Terry's new love interest (recurring season 1; main season 2) Kelly Hu as Detective Veronica Jin, Detective Bryant’s partner (season 2)
Recurring
Laila Pruitt as Nicole Flenory, Meech & Terry's sister and Lucille & Charles’ daughter Kash Doll as Monique, Lamar’s ex & Meech’s baby's mother (seasons 1—2: guest season 3) Wood Harris as Pat, Meech & Terry’s former supplier (season 1) Snoop Dogg as Pastor Swift, the pastor of the local church Lil Zane as Sockie (seasons 1—2) Serayah as Lori Walker (seasons 1—2) Markice Moore as Filmel 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 (season 1—2) Peyton Alex Smith as Boom, Markaisha's abusive husband (season 1—2) Christine Horn as Mabel Jones (season 2) Leslie Jones as Federal Agent Tracy Chambers (season 2) Caresha Romeka Brownee as Deanna Washington, Ty Washington’s Wife (season 2) Jerel Alston as Kevin Bryant, Detective Bryant’s son (Season 2) Javen Lewis as Markus, Kevin’s bully who is killed by Kevin for harassing him constantly 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) 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) Michael King as RIP (season 3)
Cameo appearances
Eminem as White Boy Rick
Jalen Rose as Tariq (season 2)
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2021)
Season 2 (2023)
Season 3 (2024)
The third episode, titled "Sanctuary", was directed by Cierra 'Shooter' Glaude.
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. In April 2020, Starz greenlit the series. Production companies are slated to consist of Lionsgate Television and G-Unit Films and Television Inc. On September 30, 2021, Starz renewed the series for a second season only 4 days after the series' premiere. The second season is scheduled to premiere on January 6, 2023. On January 18, 2023, Starz renewed the series for a third season.