Key Takeaways

• “The BMF Documentary” explores the real-life rise of the Flenory brothers through rare footage and firsthand accounts.
• “Snowfall” and “Power” offer gripping narratives of ambition, betrayal, and the cost of street success.
• Series like “The Wire” and “Godfather of Harlem” explore systemic forces and personal choices in urban America.

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. In October 2025, STARZ announced the cancellation of “BMF,” its crime drama chronicling the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family, after four incredible seasons.

The 50 Cent-produced show centered on Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who were played by Lil Meech and Da’Vinci. Across its run, the show packed in high-stakes action, complex family dynamics, and, especially in the later seasons, ties to Hip Hop through its storytelling and guest stars (2 Chainz, Saweetie, and Lil Baby, to mention a few).

After its cancellation, viewers were naturally wondering what to watch next. “The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast” is a great place to start, since it expands on the true story of the Flenory brothers. That being said, there’s no shortage of great crime dramas out there exploring similar themes of family and power.

Without further ado, here are nine television series to watch next if you loved “BMF.”

1. “The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast”

If you’re looking for more of Meech and Terry Flenory’s real story rather than another dramatized version, “The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast” is as close as it gets. While the four-season series does a great job portraying the brothers through different stages of their lives — despite a few exaggerated details — the documentary stays faithful to the true story of the Black Mafia Family. It features actual footage of Meech and Terry, commentary from the likes of White Boy Rick and 50 Cent, and it even premiered on STARZ.

2. “Snowfall”

The Season 4 finale of “BMF” closed with cracks beginning to show in the organization’s empire, leaving the Flenory brothers at odds. Had the story continued, viewers might’ve watched the dynasty fall apart, as most empires in crime dramas eventually do. Similarly, "Snowfall" chronicles Damson Idris’ portrayal of Franklin Saint, a young drug dealer rising through the crack cocaine epidemic with help from the CIA and the Mexican cartel — only for it all to collapse in the end.

By the end of “Snowfall,” Franklin Saint is a shadow of the man he once was, seemingly consumed by the very product he once profited from. Across its run, the series highlighted betrayal among friends and family, racial tensions, and the devastating psychological toll of cocaine addiction.

3. “The Wire”

Many shows have tried to replicate "The Wire," but few come close to matching its depth or the range of perspectives it captures. Across five seasons, David Simon’s masterpiece examined how corruption and compromise exist on both sides of the law. A big part of what made it so powerful was its cast: Dominic West, Idris Elba, the late Michael K. Williams, and Felicia Pearson all contributed to its brilliance on-screen.

4. “Power”

If you’ve watched “BMF,” chances are you’ve also seen — or at least heard of — 50 Cent’s other powerhouse series, “Power.” If not, you’re in luck. Between the original show and its many spinoffs, there’s plenty of story to dive into (thankfully, REVOLT has ranked them all right here).

The show follows Ghost (Omari Hardwick), who secretly runs a drug empire while trying to protect his family and leave the streets behind. With 50 Cent as executive producer, “Power” brought both highs and lows. On one hand, there’s no shortage of Hip Hop cameos that make for genuinely entertaining TV. On the other, ending up on Fif’s bad side never seems to end well for anyone.

5. “Gangs of London”

Each season of "Gangs of London" takes us through the city’s criminal underworld, beginning with a single act of violence that ripples through every level of power. After the assassination of Finn Wallace, his son Sean (Joe Cole) takes the reins of the empire. “Gangs of London” essentially captures the same ambition and hierarchy that “BMF” thrives on, just through a British lens.

6. “The Sopranos”

“The Sopranos” is, without question, one of the greatest crime dramas — scratch that, one of the greatest television shows — ever made. The story centers on Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mob boss juggling the chaos of his criminal empire with the pressures of being a husband, father of two, and son to a narcissistic mother. It’s dark, it’s funny, and decades later, it's still the blueprint for countless shows that came after.

While it does focus on Italian American life, "The Sopranos" has left its mark far beyond that world. Just ask Nas, JAY-Z, or Gucci Mane, who’ve all referenced it in their music.

7. “Empire”

While "Empire" might not explore the drug-dealing world like "BMF," it shows that the music business can be just as dangerous. The series begins with Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a music mogul at the peak of his career, whose empire starts to crumble when his wife, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson), is released from prison.

From there, the Lyons’ pursuit of the American dream spirals into jealousy, betrayal, and heartbreak. Whether you loved or hated the way Season 5 ended, “Empire” was a cultural juggernaut when it first aired.

8. “Godfather of Harlem”

We don’t need anyone to tell us that Forest Whitaker is a great actor, but “Godfather of Harlem” is a welcome reminder of just how good he is. The series follows the real-life story of Bumpy Johnson, who returns from prison in the early 1960s to find his neighborhood consumed by gangs and corruption.

Determined to reclaim Harlem, Johnson makes a few unexpected allies (including Malcolm X) while batting both the Italian mob and the political systems threatening his community. In the same spirit as “BMF," the show uses real people to tell larger-than-life stories about crime, race, and power.

9. “The Family Business”

“The Family Business” is another TV show that centers on a family caught up in crime beneath the surface of a legitimate front. The Duncans run an exotic car dealership, but behind closed doors, their lives are anything but normal. Based on Carl Weber’s novel of the same name, the BET+ series is a great pick if you enjoy both a good read and a good watch.