‘4 Blocks Zero’ Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

The Hamady family saga keeps moving this month as HBO Max continues its weekly rollout of ‘4 Blocks Zero’. The prequel follows a weekly schedule, with a new episode arriving every Friday through the season finale on November 13, 2026. With the fourth episode landing on October 16, attention now turns to what comes next.

Anyone tracking the ‘4 Blocks Zero’ episode release schedule will want to mark October 23 on the calendar. This guide covers the date, the timing details that are available, where to stream the series and what is known about the story so far. The show is a German crime drama and a prequel to ‘4 Blocks’.

‘4 Blocks Zero’ Release Date and Weekly Schedule

The fifth episode premieres on October 23, 2026. The rollout continues with the sixth episode on October 30, the seventh on November 6 and the finale on November 13. That keeps the series on a steady Friday rhythm for the rest of its run.

The first episode, titled Welcome to Germany, arrived on September 25, 2026. The third episode, titled Deals, followed on October 9. Titles for the later installments have not surfaced in the sources reviewed here.

The season contains eight episodes in total. HBO Max has not announced a second season, and the outcome will likely depend on how the first run performs. For now, the story is mapped out through mid November.

Release Time for the Latest Episode

One episode tracking site lists the US streaming time for the series at 3 am. That listing does not specify a time zone, so viewers should check their own HBO Max schedule for the exact local drop. No official time announcement appeared in the material gathered for this piece.

Runtime is also not fully pinned down. The same tracker lists episodes at roughly 55 minutes. Another show guide lists them at about 51 minutes. A separate episode guide marks the runtime of the fifth episode as yet to be announced.

German coverage of the launch points the same way on timing. It reports that a new episode is released each Friday on HBO Max. The weekly pattern appears consistent across regions, even if clock times differ.

Where to Watch ‘4 Blocks Zero’ Online

The series streams exclusively on HBO Max. It is produced by W&B Television for the platform. Viewers will not find it on competing services during its weekly run.

In Germany, HBO Max is also available as a Prime channel and in combinations with RTL+ or waipu.tv, and there is no free trial period. Regional guides for places such as Australia likewise point to HBO Max as the home of the series. Subscribers who want to talk about each episode as it drops need an active plan.

Apple TV lists the series as suitable for ages 12 and up in Germany. Parents should treat that as a regional listing and check the rating that applies where they live. The subject matter, which centers on crime and family pressure, is worth keeping in mind for younger viewers.

Episode Preview and What to Expect

Official plot details for the upcoming episode have not been released. One episode guide states that further details about the fifth episode have not yet been revealed. What can be said comes from the shape of the season so far.

The story is set in 1990s Berlin and follows Malik Hamady, who fled Lebanon with his four children and mother in law. His brother in law Ibrahim is released from prison after eight years, and his dangerous secret sets off a chain reaction. As Ibrahim is drawn deeper into the criminal underworld, the family’s values are tested and their safety is put at risk.

Recap coverage of the second episode suggests the pressure has only grown. One headline described Ibrahim’s side hustle as putting the Hamadys at risk. Coverage of the premiere noted its closing image of Ali standing beside Ibrahim and absorbing a lesson before he is old enough to question it. Tareq Nassery plays the young Ali, who is destined to become the iconic Toni Hamady.

One German critic who saw the first two episodes said he wanted to keep watching straight away. With Ibrahim pulling the household toward the underworld while Malik fights for a legitimate life, do you think young Ali is already choosing the path that leads to Toni, or can his father still keep him out of it before the finale?