Hold your horses fans of "Amish Mafia", Lebanon Levi and his gang are returning to television next month.
The news that the hit Discovery Channel series is coming back for its fourth and final season was broken on the "Amish Mafia" Facebook page and first reported by entertainment website enstarz.
The cover photo posted on the page when the show went on hiatus in March has been replaced with a new photo and message stating "Amish Mafia" will return for its fourth and final season on Tuesday February 10.
Also posted on the Facebook page and the Discovery Channel's website is a 30-second sneak peek at what lies ahead for Lebanon Levi, including a confrontation involving Gov. Tom Corbett who criticized the show for its depiction of the Amish.
The future of the show had been in doubt until October when LancasterOnline reported members of the cast had been seen filming a new episode in downtown Lancaster.
That report stated several members of the show including, Jolin Zimmerman, and Esther and John Schmucker, would not be returning for the fourth season. It also mentioned the criticism the show has received from residents in the community, including the Lancaster County tourist bureau and some local media.
But the report also quoted Lancaster attorney Steve Breit's suggestion that new plots and possibly new characters will be included in the upcoming season to join others like Caleb, Alan and Merlin.
"We're bringing in fresh faces with new ideas, all based on the realities surrounding the Amish Mafia," Breit told LancasterOnline. "With all the negative publicity that has come about and with all the emotions that have surrounded this reality production, we just couldn't walk away from it."
"Amish Mafia" follows the exploits of Lebanon Levi, played by Richland Borough resident Levi Stoltzfus, and his henchmen, who administer a special brand of justice to keep the peace in Lancaster County's plain community. The reality show debuted in December of 2012 to 3.7 million viewers making it one of Discovery Channel's most popular shows.
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Levi is shunned, which means his time as the head of Amish Mafia is over. So to recap, Levi gets shunned not for blowing up anything, smuggling drugs or blackmailing people -- but for having a kid out of wedlock. Mafia dons. With Levi shunned, Alan Beiler has become the new head of the Amish mafia.
Is Amish Mafia real or staged? ›
Although portrayed by Discovery Channel as documentary "reality" television, the authenticity of the series has been refuted by scholars, local newspapers, and law enforcement. The supposed secret organization within the Amish is known to be an entirely fictional creation for entertainment purposes only.
Where does Levi from Amish Mafia live? ›
In actuality, his name is Levi Stoltzfus, and he lives in the Richland area in eastern Lebanon County. He is a member of Richland's Neptune Fire Co., according to the company's website.
What happens with Levi at the end? ›
Levi is Wounded By Attack on Titan's End, but He Lives
Recovering from an explosion that left him half-dead, he went on to fight through the pain. His contributions were immense. He killed Zeke, saved Conny, and aided Mikasa in delivering the final blow.
Who attacked Esther Schmucker? ›
— A central Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to beating a star of the TV series “Amish Mafia.” Imir Williams admitted Thursday to assaulting and stalking girlfriend Esther Schmucker, who appears on the Discovery Channel show based in Lancaster County. Authorities say Williams repeatedly punched Schmucker on Oct.
Did Levi get shunned? ›
But, without further ado, here's what went down: Bad decision repercussions. Last episode, Esther opted to throw her brothers to the curb in an effort to get with Levi and get all of his "power." Unfortunately, right when she did that Levi got shunned by the church.
Did anyone from breaking Amish go back? ›
While Breaking Amish only aired for four seasons, several cast members continued their reality TV careers by starring on the spinoff, Return to Amish. Season 7 premiered in March 2023 and featured returning cast members Rosanna Miller, Johnny Detweiler, Jeremiah Raber, Carmela Raber (née Mendez) and Sabrina Burkholder.
Are any of the Amish shows real? ›
Some TV shows about the Amish may be based on real-life experiences and interviews with members of Amish communities, while others may rely more on fictionalized or dramatized portrayals of Amish life.
What religion is Amish based on? ›
As a Christian church they follow the basic tenets of Christian faith; however, they emphasize adult baptism, simplicity, community, separation from popular culture, the separation of church and state, and pacifism. Their roots reach back to the Anabaptist movement in 1525 at the time of the Protestant Reformation.
How much of Breaking Amish is real? ›
It has been reported that the relationships between cast members were portrayed falsely and that there were many inconsistencies between fact and the reality that was represented in the television program. The production has been forthcoming with some of the 'non-Amish' activities in the background of the cast.
“My dad, when he died in a farm accident, my mom got remarried and moved up to Lebanon County,” said Stoltzfus. As a teen, he still would travel to Amish communities in Lancaster to socialize, and because the name Levi is common among the Amish, Stoltzfus was given the county name as part of a nickname.
What happened to Levi Stoltzfus? ›
Levi Stoltzfus was injured when a farm helper using a piece of unspecified equipment ran into him while moving hay bales on a property in the 700 block of Kames Hill Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 5:46 p.m. for a report of a child with severe injuries.
What is Lebanon Levi's real name? ›
TV star and author (New York Times best-seller - "Amish Confidential"), Lebanon Levi was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania as Levi King Stoltzfus. Levi first burst onto the scene in 2012, after the premiere of the hit Discovery Channel reality series, Amish Mafia (2012).
Where did Levi end up? ›
In the final scenes of Attack on Titan, Levi is seen living in Marley. He's wheelchair-bound and escorted around a city by Falco and Gabi. Levi is implied to live out the rest of his life in a strange, foreign country, his friends either dead or an ocean away.
Which death affected Levi the most? ›
The death that changed Levi's life the most was also the first person he lost, his mother. She lived in the Underground and worked in a brothel, where she went by the name "Olympia". It was very hard for her to raise her son but she loved him very much. She died from an unknown sickness and Levi was left on his own.
