Everything you need to know about ‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia’
Netflix is turning back the time to the 1990s with a new docu-series, Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia. And this one is truly going to be one for the books.
The streaming giant is taking a deep dive into Philadelphia’s gangland with a detailed insight into the tense rivalry between John Stanfa, the Sicilian-born mafia don and Joey Merlino following the decline of the notorious Nicky Scarfo.
Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia recounts the era of open mob violence and unrest, which had the local community on high alert and the national media on its toes, as investigators worked relentlessly to put an end to the nightmare. Netflix recently dropped an intense trailer, featuring never-before-seen interviews with influential figures of the time.
But in case you were unaware of its existence, here’s an overview of what to expect from Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia.
What is the Netflix documentary about?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia chronicles the upheaval of Philly’s criminal underworld, starting from the power vacuum that plagued it after Scarfo’s 1986 arrest. New York’s Five Families selected John Stafo to reinstate and stabilise the crime landscape. But contrary to their expectations, he was soon overwhelmed by a new pedigree of mobsters led by Joey Merlino. These thugs were non-conformists of existing gangland traditions with a lot more to prove to the world.
Subsequently, their entry into the world of Philly crime sparked a violent warfare where loyalties were tested against the backdrop of vicious motivations, rendering the City of Brotherly Love a subject of FBI investigation and national probe.
Who is in Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia includes insights and commentary from mob associates, media personnel, prosecutors, and law enforcement authorities who witnessed the war first-hand. Constructed with the help of gripping wiretap recordings, recovered CCTV footage, and meticulous recreations, the Netflix documentary traces the FBI’s chase, which eventually resulted in the decline of Scarfo, Stanfa, and ultimately Merlino, despite the latter denying his involvement in the Mafia.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! Netflix recently released a trailer to give fans a sneak peek into what’s to come in Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia.
When does it release?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia is scheduled to be released on Netflix on October 22nd. So, make sure you mark your calendars.