The final episode of BMF season 4 aired on August 15, 2025, leaving viewers with a cliffhanger. The series is based on the real-life Black Mafia Family that was operational from 1985, and follows the lives of brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory. The latest season left multiple storylines open and included a few time jumps.There will not be a BMF season 4 episode 11, as there were only 10 episodes planned. The Starz network and showrunners decide on the episode count ahead of time, so there will not be any unexpected breaks or lost content in this case.The finale, despite the cliffhanger, addressed important plots, including Purdy's death and the Flenory brothers' fallout.BMF season 4 ends with 10 episodesA still from the show (Image via Starz)There are 10 episodes in BMF season 4, and episode 11 is not set to release, since the season's narrative was planned by the network and showrunners to be structured in that manner. Starz and media outlets, including Decider, confirm that BMF season 4 only had 10 episodes.Episode 10, titled Dreams Deferred, serves as the season finale. It wraps up major ongoing plotlines, including Meech's arrest due to the violence at the Platinum Palace nightclub. The end of this season provides the set-up for crucial consequences and leaves key questions open for a potential season 5.Shows like BMF generally have a fixed number of episodes per season, which is decided well in advance. There is no indication of any canceled or missing episodes. Hence, BMF season 4 concludes with episode 10 by design as part of its plan and narrative.However, as the show explores the 1990s, and the Black Mafia Family's members were indicted in 2005, there could be a potential season 5. That said, official confirmation about the same is currently awaited.What happened at the end of BMF season 4?A still from the season finale (Image via Instagram/@bmfstarz)In the explosive season 4 finale of BMF, long-brewing tensions between Meech and Terry come to a head with betrayals, violence, and shattered loyalty. Flashbacks to a risky Mexico operation reignite their schism: Meech remained behind to protect a key contact, as Terry fled, exposing their inherently different priorities.At the same time, B-Mickie's sinister power grab goes horribly wrong. His bid to take over the organization ends in a vicious shoot-out, where he is killed by Detective Bryant. At the Platinum Palace club, mayhem erupts when a fight accidentally becomes lethal, and Meech attacks an opponent with a bottle, which proves fatal.Detective Bryant takes advantage of the situation and arrests Meech, a turning point in his decline and a reminder that one mistake can destroy years of building an empire.Will there be a BMF season 5? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThere is no word yet on whether BMF will be renewed for season 5. As of this writing, the series has not been renewed or canceled by Starz.The network is possibly holding out to assess the show's ratings, viewership, and overall feedback on BMF season 4 before making a decision. While this is typical of premium cable networks, there is speculation galore as the conclusion of season 4 left some storylines unresolved.Additionally, given that the show has a devoted and engaged fan base, many wonder if it will be renewed for season 5.BMF season 4 is available to stream on Starz.