---
title: "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mob-war-philadelphia-vs-the-mafia-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 301498
imdb_id: "tt38501655"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 3
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mob-war-philadelphia-vs-the-mafia-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word overview of "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia" (2025).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary, Crime, True-crime series
Rating: TV-MA
Setting: Philadelphia in the 1990s.
Plot: Two warring mob factions battle for control; a brutal mob war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino.
Format: Three-part documentary series.
Cast/People mentioned: John Alite, Charlotte Lang, Angelo Lutz, Stephen Lapenta.
Content: Interviews with former associates, law enforcement, prosecutors, and journalists.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia is a 2025 true-crime documentary series. Set in Philadelphia during the 1990s, the series explores a period of chaos and bloodshed. The production is a three-part documentary series that examines the rivalry between John Stanfa and Joey

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Alite** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia online?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia worth watching?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia, and how long does it take to binge?
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia spans 1 season and 3 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 2.3 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/301498)
- [Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38501655/)
- [Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia (TV Series 2025) — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/301498-mob-war-philadelphia-vs-the-mafia)
- [Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/mob-war-philadelphia-vs-the-mafia/cast/1060524745/)
- [Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia credits - Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/tv/mob-war-philadelphia-vs-the-mafia/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*