Overview
Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 2 finds Bumpy battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,” the pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm X’s message of black economic nationalism.
Season 3
Season Three finds Bumpy Johnson continuing to battle for control of Harlem, with other aspirants to the throne, namely the Cuban Mafia from neighboring Spanish Harlem. Taking on the Cuban mob puts Bumpy, his loved ones, and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately, the CIA.
Season 4
In season 4, Bumpy Johnson continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas. After Malcolm X's tragic assassination, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise's involvement with the Black Panthers.
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Cast & Crew
Forest Whitaker
Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
Ilfenesh Hadera
Mayme Johnson
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
Elise Johnson
Lucy Fry
Stella Gigante
Elvis Nolasco
Nat Pettigrew
Erik LaRay Harvey
Delbert C. 'Del' Chance
Markuann Smith
Junie Byrd
Vincent D'Onofrio
Vincent 'Chin' Gigante
Demi Singleton
Margaret Johnson
Nigel Thatch
Malcolm X
Rafi Gavron
Ernie Nuzi
Michael Raymond-James
Joe Colombo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the...
Godfather of Harlem has 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
Godfather of Harlem premiered on September 29, 2019.
Yes, Godfather of Harlem is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Godfather of Harlem originally aired on Epix. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Godfather of Harlem was created by Chris Brancato.
Godfather of Harlem has a rating of 8.1/10 based on user reviews.
Godfather of Harlem is classified as Drama, Crime.