The documentary miniseries Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mob traces the bloody war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino in the '90s. Available on Netflix from October 22, 2025.

Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, shows the mob era of Philadelphia when, in 1991, a power vacuum was created after the fall of ...

During the 1990s, the streets of Philadelphia weren't just a backdrop for urban life; they became the battlefield for an ...

Mob War,' out Wednesday, details the power struggle between old school boss John Stanfa and young rival Joey Merlino.

In 1957, the Five Families were nearing 30 years of existence in New York City. 30 years of success, largely because there had been 30 years of relative peace since the murders of Joe Masseria and Sal ...

A documentary revisits the vicious battle for control of organized crime in Philadelphia that broke out in the 1990s.

Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" is surprisingly suspenseful and frightening in a way that these kinds of documentaries never are.

Mobsters have undeniably left an infamous mark on American culture. Depicted in numerous films and television shows, interest in the violent and secretive Mafia families has not wavered. Now, a new ...

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 examines how a white mob overthrew the democratically elected interracial government of a North Carolina town. Credit: Courtesy Image / American Experience Just in time ...

How realistic is The Sopranos? Well, don’t expect a mob boss to visit a therapist’s office regularly. That’s according to the legendary FBI undercover agent, Joe Pistone, who infiltrated the Bonanno ...