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Well, acting is good, and there's a good plot too.

Based on true events, howcome some reviewers are ladalling it racist or sterotyped?

The best character is ill explored, and "meech" is, as told by other reviewer, incoherent.

If you like crime stories, worth a watch. But know that is based on true events. It is not racist.

Can't compare to Snowfall or the Wu-Tang series, to name just two of the great black shows out there. 50 cent is just trying to ride the wave of prestige drama and doing a so-so job. I'd love if he could shut his obnoxious mouth up, though.

I'm surprised this crime drama has not attracted more attention. It has Snoop Dogg as a seedy pastor for instance! It tells of the real-life figure Meech Flenory (played ironically by his own son) and his Black Mafia Family gang. They deal in drugs and get into some pretty prickly situations with their rivals as well as dirty cops. Of course, the series admits that it may not all be true, but never the less, you find yourself enjoy the compelling narrative. The acting is to be commended but the writing can be a bit corny as the gangsters sometimes spout "poetic" one-liners. Never the less, I find myself on the edge of my seat waiting for the next round.

First season was mildly entertaining,thought forgettable being written with so many stereotypes and tropes and being formulaic.

But 2nd season they doubled down on it. 50cent puts not even a single ounce of creativity or originality into it. Even the scenes, the shots introducing a scene its all the most basic 101 handbook. Like dropping a thing out of grocery bag and as shes trying to pick it up you see a hand reach down to pick it up, Or who the traitors are in the game, again 100% as in every 50cent show and based on generic tropes. Also it is so very budget.

Storywise one thing that is super annoying is how they mention how much they are earning(millions) yet they are broke most of the time. Or if the story needs it, or when Terry goes in business with his dad. How can he have ZERO money when he shouldve been a (multi)milionaire already. Where is all the money they making?

But the thing that bothers the most is the forced problem making or how quickly cops could turn a second in command. Also how the main guy is written is ridiculous, his brother helps him out of a serious serious jam and instead of dropping down to his KNEES and thanking him because it could be a huge deal, he curses him out and then punches him. Who writes this nonsense.

50 had a few pretty quality shows, or at least one, but lately given his shows it seems he has no interest in quality anymore, just low budget and little work invested in creation which is easily solved with formulaic generic writing.

This series is so under publicized and underrated. I mean it has Snoop Dogg in the show - playing one of the most hilarious characters I've ever seen. But putting aside his ludicrous cameos, the series is just a non-stop riot. A very tense crime drama about drug dealing gangsters and turf wars. It's also about personal vendettas and revenge. The character plot lines interweave so well.

The music is also great- I've constantly found myself Shazamming songs. There's a lot of great 80s R&B throwback songs that will take you down memory lane. Definitely no dull moments in this binge-worthy series.

"BMF," the crime drama series based on the true story of the Black Mafia Family, delivers a gripping and intense portrayal of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious drug trafficking organizations in American history. Set in Detroit during the late 1980s and early 1990s, the show offers a gritty and authentic look at the complexities of the drug trade and the impact it has on the lives of those involved.

The series is anchored by strong performances from its cast, with Demetrius "Lil' Meech" Flenory Jr. And Da'Vinchi shining in their roles as Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, the brothers who founded the BMF. Their on-screen chemistry and dynamic portrayals bring depth and authenticity to the characters, capturing the struggles, ambitions, and conflicts that defined the Flenory brothers' journey to power and wealth.

"BMF" does an excellent job of exploring the complexities of the drug trade, the allure of quick money and power, and the devastating consequences of a life of crime. The show delves into themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal, painting a nuanced portrait of the individuals who were drawn into the dangerous world of drug trafficking and the choices they made along the way.

The series' production values are top-notch, with attention to detail in the period setting, costumes, and soundtrack that immerse viewers in the world of 1980s Detroit. The show's cinematography and editing create a gritty and atmospheric tone that enhances the tension and drama of the narrative, keeping audiences engaged and invested in the story.

While "BMF" excels in its depiction of the criminal underworld and the personal dynamics of the Flenory brothers, there are moments where the pacing feels uneven, with certain subplots and character arcs receiving more attention than others. Additionally, some viewers may find the show's portrayal of violence and drug-related themes to be intense and graphic, requiring a strong stomach to watch.

In conclusion, "BMF" is a compelling and immersive crime drama that offers a raw and unfiltered look at the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family. With its strong performances, authentic storytelling, and gripping portrayal of real-life events, the series is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and those interested in the true stories behind America's criminal underworld.

If it keeps going even close to as good as the first episode was,this series will be 10/10.

Even though this is about big Meech, I don't like his character, I think Lamar is the best character, he's the OG. Plus, Meech swears too much. So much he's incoherent. Also has some corny story to it that doesn't help. Either make it gangster or don't.

I love the show, and I wanted to leave my review because honestly I don't know why anyone would rate it low unless they can't follow the story. It basically talks about a African American family living in Detroit in the 80s and what it was like in that era. How selling drugs was mostly the only option back then. And basically teaching life lessons on why not to take that path. Whoever in the reviews talking about they should make movies about other things or it's making our race look bad is a lie! We have plenty shows out that's not about this if you want to see that simply go to own network. And it doesn't make the race look bad it's plenty shows out telling about the life of the drug era in different races. This whole show is about life lessons everyone go watch for yourself and get your on views of it.

This took place over a 10-15 year period. Trying to tell this story, make it entertaining and biographical is tough. If you lived through this then you could appreciate it a little more. If not, then you we're missing all the cues and left a bad review. Not for everyone.

First episode showed promise for the first 30 minutes. Then came the club scene! Cheaply done! This is what Power suffered from early on but with better acting and a stronger script it survived. They need to put the money into the production and script. Scenes with 2-3 people in them, no volume background shots to add that believable ambience, no spacing and pacing to the direction. And the club scene had maybe 20 people walking around. You could see that the same people were walking around in circles on camera. If this is a scene which shows a poppin club night for a big guy in the dope game, come on?! I know Starz Paid 50 but he isn't putting it into his production. 2nd episode had us laughing. Again, cheaply made, poor acting and unbelievable script.

Very good show. I like the writing and directing. Story is based off a true story and of course it's been done before and to be honest this isn't overly original just yet. However the actors are good, the writing is good and I like the directing. Lil meech definitely can act. Very impressed.

I love the watch on this show it just takes to long to come with another episode. I've seen a preview of the ending I suppose and this is once they get older. I'm trying to keep the watch up but the episodes come in like every two weeks if that. I'm all caught up on the show and it's been exhausting waiting for another one. Because I like the sho so much I check in almost every day and see if it's a new episode to watch.its a hood gangster movie 🍿🎥 if you didn't already know. This app I suppose is for ratings of each movie and or show so others can pick and choose what the would like to watch.

Could be a decent show but the actor playing Meech is terrible. Seems like the other actors are professional at least. The story is way to superficial and full of non-violence bs. Fleshing out the characters would have helped along with adding more scenes of crime and business. Hard to get past Meech's acting though.

Surprised by all the bad reviews here. I watched all 3 episodes to date and I'm pretty hooked. I'll admit I nearly switched it off on the very first scene, it came across as cheap and tacky. Also I'll agree the first club scene was poorly done, but after those few slumps it really picks up. I think the club scene was fitting to an extent to show what they are in the moment - young and all show with not a huge amount of respect.

But seriously the acting & story really picks up as it goes on. Didn't really like Meech's character in the beginning either but he grew on me.

My recommendation - give it a go at least for 3 episodes, if you're not feeling it by then move on.

First of all, this program got off to a good start, the actors all have great chemistry, that's important also it's not playing out like a soap opera, while the story is episodic, the socio-economic theme of poverty rears it's ugly head and make two young men choose a path where most men dread going, fear is a monster, you don't know how it will strike at you, it's like a thief in the night, some people grasp it and use to conquer their goals, episode one touched on that issue quite a bit, I liked what I saw so far, 50 CENT continues to bring to the public interesting crime dramas that resonate to fans of that genre.

I've seen many of you punks saying that lil meech cannot act . Funny! He's the only one that have acted real in this series. Not because you hate his character you will say that bmf is bad!!

And it's even about his father.

If you don't like the show then don't watch it.

BMF tries another take at dope game in black communities, but this time it's more of Ghosts' fantasty/ gloryfing shady figures than a meaty layered drama that is Snowfall.

It's not as bad as Ghosts' later seasons, but doesnt really offer much beside following often BS events, leading to absolutely nothing. Characters are hardly likeable, and that OG gospel narrating from the background comes off as stupid.

It's hard to understand what's even so special about brothers' gang, disrupted throughout two seasons (that's how far i got) by a single individual, who appears out if the blue, comes back from the dead like some cheesy B-movie villain etc.

If youre looking for something smart yet entertaining, BMF fails in both aspects; its an OK show to watch if youre bored to death, but not much more. It's really nicely done from a tv craft POV which is why despite all the shortcomings, it doesnt hurt to watch it.

It follows all the previous paint by numbers black crime shows and movies but since this is based on a true story I doubt they could improvise that much.

The production values are good and there is this "feel" and potential to it that it will get better as it goes on.

All in all, 2021 hasn't been that good a year for TV or Cinema and I think this show is better than a lot of the other content put out this year.

I had such high hopes for this series. I barely made it through the first episode and only lasted for about 20 minutes of the second. I just found it boring and very poorly acted. Not to mention every second word was the "n" word. It got extremely tiresome to listen to after the 2000th time.

Firstly, I'm a horror enthusiasts. I'm not into Power or Power Book of Kanan or none of that! But the first episode captivated me. I know the story of BMF and with Big Meech son playing the role of his own father ,it was intriguing. For everybody saying it's "cliche," well of course it is because the most stories in this genre are. "I was broke so I started hustling. Had a baby onthe way, so I started hustling, had to feed my family, so I started hustling". That's the typical premise. The acting isn't bad. The show looks good.

This show has skipped every detail of what they are doing and glossed over the rest. The way they do everything is wrong. I don't think think anyone writing has even seen drugs before. With bad acting and bad writing atkeast the show isn't realistic. It's consistent in that way.

I wished this and wished it was a finished series with 5 seasons so i can watch like 5 eps a day that how much entertaining it was , cant wait for the next Episode next week.

I dont know anything about the History of Meech but this show is very captivating. There is alot of urban drama and suspense. I think most of the cast does a decent job. Lamar is the most menacing boogie man in the series. The audience wants to hate the Villan but with this series im just waiting for him to pop out of any and every corner to change the narrative of the story. At first you dont think much of the characters but you warm upto them and begin to admire their aspirations in the Game.

Im not sure if this is 9 worthy as a rating but its better than the 6.9 it was given at the time of this writing and I wanted to boost the rating. Id say this series is a solid 8.

I hate how im waiting each week for a new release. Netflix really spoiled us with those releases. Cant wait for a season 2 or if this show will turn into a spin of other urban dramas related to crime.