BMF

The series follows two brothers from southwest Detroit who grow up amid economic decline and turn a small street operation into a national drug empire. Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory push past local limits, mixing crime with a business mindset and moving into the music industry as they try to cash in on new opportunities. Along the way the show tracks their complicated loyalties, romantic relationships, and the costs that come with building power in a world where law enforcement, rival crews, and market pressures are always closing in. It's focused on family ties and ambition, and on how the pursuit of the American dream bends moral lines without revealing major plot twists and community fallout.

Premiering on Starz in 2021, BMF was created by Randy Huggins and stars Lil Meech as Demetrius, Da'Vinchi as Terry, and Jerel Xavier Alston as Kevin Bryant, among its principal cast. The series was produced for the Starz network.

Audience and critical reaction has been generally favorable, reflected in a 7.975/10 vote average from 295 users. Reviewers often note strong performances, gritty period detail, and recurring themes of loyalty, ambition, capitalism, and the intersection of crime and hip-hop culture. Audiences often single out Lil Meech's portrayal of Big Meech.

Beyond ratings, BMF renewed mainstream interest in the Flenory story and sparked conversations about how true crime is depicted on TV, and how hip-hop and entrepreneurship are portrayed. Its lead performances and urban production design have influenced fashion and music discussions, and driven media commentary on authenticity and cultural identity.

The series has not been a major awards magnet, and it hasn't taken home Emmys or Golden Globes, but it has drawn notice from critics and viewers who cite its authenticity and cast work. Season to season buzz has kept it part of industry conversation and debate around its style.