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‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ Debuts Today on Netflix

The series revisits the StanfaMerlino feud through a trailer that signals a hard‑edged, violent tone.

Overview

  • Netflix schedules the true-crime documentary to premiere on Oct. 22.
  • The narrative centers on rival Philadelphia factions led by John Stanfa and Joey Merlino.
  • Early promotional footage portrays an intense, violent approach to the subject matter.
  • OutKick’s preview highlights the trailer and notes the author’s limited familiarity with Philadelphia mob history.
  • Background references describe Philadelphia organized-crime violence across multiple eras, with notable brutality in the early 1980s.