**Black Mafia Family (BMF) Canceled After Four Seasons Despite Cliffhanger Ending**
Created by Randy Huggins, *Black Mafia Family* (BMF) is a crime-drama series that premiered in September 2021 on Starz. The show, executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, centers on the true story of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory as they form one of the most influential crime families in the United States.
The series chronicles the Flenory brothers’ journey from the streets of Southwest Detroit in the 1980s to building a vast drug and money laundering operation that spreads across the country. *BMF* explores their rise to power, family dynamics, and the challenges that ultimately lead to their downfall.
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### Renewal and Cancellation
*Black Mafia Family* was renewed three times, with its fourth season airing from June 2025 to August 2025. However, as of October 2025, Starz has officially canceled the series after four seasons, despite the season 4 finale ending on a major cliffhanger. The show concluded with Big Meech being arrested by Detective Von Bryant, leaving fans without resolution as the series will not return for season 5.
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### Reasons Behind the Cancellation
Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch hinted at the possibility of the series’ cancellation in a March 12, 2024 interview with Deadline. Hirsch explained that rising production costs for ongoing shows played a significant role in the decision. He noted:
> “When seasons go from one to two to three to four, three to four is where the cost really pops because most of the actors get bigger raises, and you have to really manage that. So, you have to have in your portfolio of development shows that can actually replace shows as they get into later seasons.”
Hirsch emphasized Starz’s strategy to develop new shows to keep costs down, suggesting that launching fresh content could reduce expenses while maintaining or improving revenue.
According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, Hirsch expressed disappointment over season 4’s “underperformance.” He revealed that the season resulted in modest sequential declines in over-the-top (OTT) subscribers and revenue.
A report dated October 29, 2025 also indicated that the show’s future may have been impacted by a strained relationship between executive producer 50 Cent and the real-life Big Meech. This feud reportedly began after Big Meech’s release from prison in 2024.
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### Starz’s Content Strategy
During the March 2024 Deadline interview, Hirsch used *BMF* as an example to discuss Starz’s evolving content strategy. He compared *BMF* to *Power* — another popular Starz crime drama — and highlighted that while *BMF* cost about half as much to produce, the network preferred cycling in new shows to better manage expenses.
He added:
> “And so when you bring a BMF on, you know, BMF will be probably one of our two biggest shows, okay, it looks a lot like *Power*, it cost half as much, right? You look at the *Power* map and say, ‘Okay, if I take one of those characters out and spin one of those out, I can bring that on to replace the *Power* show at half the cost’.”
Hirsch assured that Starz’s data showed no significant viewer loss when canceling existing shows, as fresh content maintains user engagement and revenue. He concluded:
> “Now I’m putting a lot of money right to the bottom line. And I’m really not losing anything in terms of acquisition costs and subscriber viewership, because we know what those demos want. And we know how to line those up. And so that’s really the core of getting to that 20% [margin] turning that slate over with fresh content to drive the business.”
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### About *Black Mafia Family* Season 4
Season 4 of *Black Mafia Family* continues the story of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory. The brothers fight to keep their criminal empire stable and thriving while facing threats from rival criminals and relentless law enforcement efforts.
A significant storyline in season 4 involves the brothers’ attempt to expand legitimate business interests by establishing Stomping Ground Records, a music label focused on signing emerging R&B stars. This development parallels the real-life BMF’s move into the entertainment industry.
Meanwhile, Detective Von Bryant leads a ruthless and persistent pursuit of the Black Mafia Family, culminating in the season finale’s cliffhanger arrest of Big Meech — an ending left unresolved due to the show’s cancellation.
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*Black Mafia Family* is currently streaming on Starz. Fans hoping for closure will have to look elsewhere, as Starz has confirmed the series will not return for a fifth season.
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