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Release of 4 Blocks Zero prequel series

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HBO Max is scheduled to release ‘4 Blocks Zero’, an eight-part prequel to the German crime drama ‘4 Blocks’. Set in 1990s Berlin-Neukölln, the series follows the Hamady family as they arrive as refugees from Lebanon and details their rise to becoming an influential clan. The narrative explores the family’s struggle to establish a life while facing social exclusion, bureaucratic hurdles, and precarious residency statuses. The show tracks their evolution from refugees attempting to live legitimate lives to becoming a powerful criminal organization. ~~Weekly episode releases~~ On September 25, 2026, the series officially premieres. The plot focuses on Malik Hamady and his four children—Ali, Abbas, Marwan, and Amara—as they navigate life without secure residency permits. The narrative is expected to intensify with the return of Ibrahim, Malik’s brother-in-law, following an eight-year prison sentence, an event that triggers the family’s involvement in the Berlin criminal underworld. Episodes are set for weekly release on Fridays, with the season scheduled to ~~begin~~ conclude on ~~Friday, September 25.~~ November 13, 2026. To mark the premiere, a pop-up event is scheduled in Neukölln on September 26 and 27, ~~which will feature~~ featuring music, food, and a screening of the first episode. The original ‘4 Blocks’ production, which focused on the criminal activities of the family led by Ali ‘Toni’ Hamady, received various accolades including the Grimme Preis and multiple German Television Awards.

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