Godfather of Harlem
- Drama
- Crime
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.
Godfather of Harlem is a crime drama series that premiered in 2019, following the true story of Bumpy Johnson's rise in 1960s Harlem. The show explores Johnson's return from prison and his struggle to reclaim control of his neighborhood from the Italian mob. Four seasons have aired so far on MGM+.
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Forest WhitakerEllsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
Erik LaRay HarveyDelbert C. 'Del' Chance
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent 'Chin' Gigante
Ilfenesh HaderaMayme Johnson
Antoinette Crowe-LegacyElise Johnson
Nigel ThatchMalcolm X
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Teddy Greene
Lucy FryStella Gigante
Giancarlo EspositoAdam Clayton Powell Jr.
Rafi GavronErnie Nuzi
Demi SingletonMargaret Johnson
Jason Alan CarvellMalcolm X
Louis CancelmiRichie Zambrano
Taylor SeléBig Earl Ison
Jazmine SullivanMary Wells
Trailer
Season 4 Official Trailer
Seasons
4 seasons
Episodes · Season 4
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | New Harlem | 2025-04-13 | 49m | 4.9 |
| 02 | Country Boy | 2025-04-20 | 48m | 5.0 |
| 03 | The Straw Man | 2025-04-27 | 50m | 5.0 |
| 04 | Union Blues | 2025-05-04 | 47m | 5.2 |
| 05 | Concrete Jungle | 2025-05-11 | 48m | 6.1 |
| 06 | The Visit | 2025-05-18 | 50m | 6.1 |
| 07 | The Pawn Goes First | 2025-06-01 | 49m | 5.4 |
| 08 | If We Must Die | 2025-06-08 | 50m | 5.6 |
| 09 | Black and White | 2025-06-15 | 49m | 5.6 |
| 10 | Unity Day | 2025-06-22 | 52m | 6.0 |
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Is Godfather of Harlem renewed or cancelled?
Godfather of Harlem is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
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Where can I watch Godfather of Harlem?
Godfather of Harlem streams on MGM+. Availability may vary by region and subscription status.
How many seasons of Godfather of Harlem are there?
Four seasons of Godfather of Harlem have been released.
What is Godfather of Harlem about?
The series is loosely based on the true story of crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who returns from a decade in prison in the early 1960s to find Harlem under Italian mob control and works to reclaim his territory.
Is Godfather of Harlem based on a true story?
Yes, the series is loosely based on the life of Bumpy Johnson, a real Harlem crime figure active in the 1960s.
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