What draws people to mob stories? Perhaps it’s the code of loyalty that always seems one betrayal away from collapse. Or the way power, family, and violence intertwine until it’s difficult to tell glamour and brutality apart. Whatever the reason, the fascination endures.
Case in point: new Netflix docuseries Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia. It’s currently the fifth most-watched show on the platform, with 4.8 million views this week. At only three episodes, it’s quick and captivating. If you’re expecting more, however, you might have to wait a while.
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official word about a potential Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia season 2. Netflix hasn’t renewed the series for more episodes.
That said, good viewership numbers could translate to a second installment, since we’re guessing there are more captivating mob stories to tell. For now, we just have to wait and see what happens.
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia Cast
- John Alite
- Angelo Lutz
- Stephen Lapenta
- Barry Gross
- Charlotte Lang
- George Anastasia
- Joey Merlino
What Is Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia About?
In early-1990s Philadelphia, a leadership vacuum in the city’s mafia underworld erupts into open war. After the imprisonment of boss Nicky Scarfo, veteran Sicilian-born mobster John Stanfa steps in. However, his old-school rule is challenged by a younger rival, Joseph Merlino.
What begins as a struggle for control spirals into one of the bloodiest internal feuds in American organised crime. The three-part series tracks the escalating violence that swept the streets. In short, it shows how a city already steeped in corruption became the stage for a mafia civil war.
The series offers firsthand accounts from police, prosecutors, journalists, and former mob associates. Beyond covering the violence, it digs into questions of loyalty and ambition. Turns out, the promise of power can corrode even the tightest of bonds.
While Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia season 2 isn’t a guarantee, interest in the series could span more installments. Perhaps covering other mob wars? The viewership numbers prove there are plenty of viewers eager to tune in.
Are There Other Shows Like Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia?
If you liked Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, you might be into Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia. The series explores how five mafia families in New York were challenged by federal agents in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Iconic HBO drama The Sopranos also stands the test of time, and it’s considered a modern classic for a reason.
Alternatively, check out some of the other content trending on Netflix. The list includes The Diplomat, Boots, Nero the Assassin, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and Wayward.
