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Season 1 – Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia

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A brutal mob war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino plunges '90s Philadelphia into chaos and bloodshed in this captivating true-crime series.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Oct 22
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia makes good use, and a good story, out of the short-lived but bloody mob rule that broke out in the ’90s. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Oct 28
Mob War: Philadelphia Vs. The Mafia presents its story without a lot of narrative trickery, and just lets the many-layered drama of mob business do the talking. Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut Oct 22
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But Mob War ends up being much more conventional in its broad strokes, using the actual recordings as embellishments to wider points being made enthusiastically but routinely by the relevant talking heads. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W @mawilps Nov 22 This crime docuseries was really good. The entire crew did an excellent job on telling this insane crime story about the Philadelphia mob. It was very shocking and dramatic. If you haven't seen this docuseries yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see. See more Luis R. @fatboiiii Nov 8 Tells u about the mafia in the early 80’s some of these guys are still alive crazzii See more Scott B @sburke802 Oct 26 Fascinating insight on the Philly mob and how it compares to New York. The stories told by the hitman who ends up turning were incredible. Well worth watching just for his stories alone. See more Read all reviews
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Raissa Botterman

Director

Dimitri Doganis

Executive Producer

Jon Liebman

Executive Producer

Tom Sheahan

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2025 The Head of the Snake In 1990, mobster Little Nicky Scarfo's arrest creates a power vacuum, sparking a bloody fight for control of the city's crime syndicate in Philadelphia. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2025 Kill, Kill, Kill As the war escalates and the FBI races to collect evidence, Stanfa hires a hitman to take out his rivals, but the move turns out to be his undoing. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2025 Young Turks With Stanfa behind bars, a media-savvy Merlino takes control of the city; a risky undercover effort ensues to infiltrate his ranks and end the Philly mob. Details
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Season Info

Director
Raissa Botterman
Executive Producer
Dimitri Doganis, Jon Liebman, Tom Sheahan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 22, 2025
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