Series synopsis
BMF is an American drama crime television series that premiered on STARZ on September 26, 2021. It ended on August 15, 2025. It was created by Randy Huggins. It stars Lil Meech, Da'Vinchi, Russell Hornsby and Steve Harris.
The drug trafficking drama 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 country. It revolves around brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together took their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop. The drama, per Starz, will tell a story about love, family and capitalism in the pursuit of the Ameri ...
Premise
The drug trafficking drama 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 country. It revolves around brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together took their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop. The drama, per Starz, will tell a story about love, family and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
Premise: History in the making.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lil Meech as Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory
- Da'Vinchi as Terry Flenory
- Russell Hornsby as Charles Flenory
- Steve Harris as Detective Bryant
- Michole Briana White as Lucille Flenory
- Ajiona Alexus as Kato
- Eric Kofi Abrefa as Lamar
- Myles Truitt as B-Mickie
Supporting cast
- Jayden Braddock as Eric The Frat
- Jerel Xavier Alston as Kevin Bryant
- Kelly Hu as Detective Veronica Jin
Guest cast
- La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor
- Kylee D. Allen as Zoe
- Rayan Lawrence as K-9
- Rodney Rowland as ER Doctor
- Monica Tookes as N'Jeri
- Marc Collins as Kwame's Buddy
- Keith Douglas as Homeless Squatter
- Cocoa Brown as Deborah Griffin
- Jachin Myers as Manager Jeremy
- Holmes Lindsay IV as Jay Mo
- Ticarus Bunch as Older Roland
- Christian Gabriel Anderson as Kwame
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 26, 2021 | November 21, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 6, 2023 | March 17, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 10 | March 1, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 10 | June 6, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
See It... Touch It... Obtain It Meech avoids a street war by moving his crew "The 50 Boyz" to a new location. He and his brother Terry cook up a more potent batch of drugs that creates enough demand to help their family overcome the economic crisis. |
September 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
Rumors Tensions rise between The 50 Boyz and their rivals, which creates repercussions. Lamar plants misinformation so he can actively step towards the throne. |
October 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Love All, Trust Few Meech and Terry set up an undercover operation using a food truck to sell drugs to factory workers, while Detective Lopez investigates a murder at the center of the city's drug war. |
October 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Family Dinner Meech smuggles drugs from Las Vegas as a test to secure a new plug for BMF, a vicious gangster from the Brewster Projects, K-9. Meanwhile, Terry began his new car-ride business with Charles since he left the drug game. |
January 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Family Business Meech focuses on expanding BMF into Cleveland while Terry experiences growing pains as he launches his car-ride business with Charles. Terry learns Meech could be in danger. |
January 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Devil's Night Devil’s Night and a drug drought causes chaos and a spike in crime in the city of Detroit. Meech seeks a new supply from K-9 at a bloody cost, while Terry confronts a car service competitor. |
January 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Detroit vs Everybody Meech officially relocates to Atlanta in search of expanding BMF. Terry remains in Detroit to maintain the BMF enterprise. Meech learns that the move to Atlanta will be full of pleasant and unpleasant surprises. |
March 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Magic Makers Meech focuses on expanding BMF into Atlanta while Terry balances maintaining BMF and his family in Detroit. Terry looks for ways to generate revenue for BMF, and Meech comes through with Colombian connects. |
March 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Sanctuary Jack the Rapper Weekend turns into chaos when Meech, Glock, the MKs, and the Red Dogs collide. Meech is determined to foster BMF in Atlanta, starting by purchasing a home with the help of his father. |
March 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Graduation Day With Meech MIA, Terry manages the business independently to keep the cash flowing and finds himself at odds as he seeks to exert more control over BMF. |
June 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Discovery Meech and Terry are focused on expanding their business; while Terry looks for a new connection in South Carolina, a new musical artist piques Meech's interest; Detective Bryant continues his pursuit of BMF. |
June 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Good Faith Meech and Terry find new inspiration in a rising R&B singer. Together, they plan to launch a new record label, and Terry hatches his own plan to regain control in St. Louis. |
June 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2021 |
| Last aired | August 15, 2025 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |