Godfather of Harlem
“Harlem is mine.”
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About
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.
Cast
Seasons
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.
Episodes
Season 1
By Whatever Means Necessary
After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent “Chin” Gigante.
The Nitty Gritty
Realizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope supply independent of the Italians. Chin engages the services of crooked cops in a plot to arrest Bumpy and send him back to jail.
Our Day Will Come
Bumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side when her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a protest where conflicting interests cause tensions to rise.
I Am The Greatest
Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. Meanwhile, Chin engages in a turf war for Harlem with Bonnano.
It's All In the Game
In an effort to break Bumpy's bank, Chin fixes a bet, as a result, Bumpy owes the winners more than he can cover. Police arrest Stella and Teddy for kissing. Elise looks toward the Nation of Islam in order to better herself.
Il Canto de Malavita
Elijah Muhammed tours Malcolm X's mosque where he meets Elise and asks her to spy on Malcolm. Chin finds out Teddy is alive, leaving Ernie Nunzi to correct his mistake. Esther James sues Adam Clayton Powell Jr. for slander.
Masters of War
Striking back at the Italians, Bumpy exploits Chin's dark past. Mayme and Elise put aside their differences and Bumpy sees his wife and children reunited before his war explodes.
How I Got Over
Chin and Bonnano are at war in Harlem. Mayme asks Bumpy to create a will where Bumpy finds out he and Mayme never formally adopted Margaret. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. go to D.C. for the March on Washington.
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About Godfather of Harlem
“Harlem is mine.”
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. Across 4 seasons and 40 episodes, originally airing on Epix, with status "Returning Series".
Godfather of Harlem Cast and Characters
The cast features Forest Whitaker (as Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson), Erik LaRay Harvey (as Delbert C. 'Del' Chance), Ilfenesh Hadera (as Mayme Johnson), Antoinette Crowe-Legacy (as Elise Johnson), and Lucy Fry (as Stella Gigante). Their performances are a major reason Godfather of Harlem has built such a passionate audience.
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How many episodes does Godfather of Harlem have?
Godfather of Harlem has 40 episodes across 4 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Godfather of Harlem good? What's the rating?
Godfather of Harlem holds a 8.1/10 rating based on 740 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Godfather of Harlem?
The main cast includes Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Godfather of Harlem available in English?
Yes — Godfather of Harlem was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Godfather of Harlem released?
Godfather of Harlem first aired in 2019.
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How many seasons and episodes does Godfather of Harlem have?
Godfather of Harlem currently has 4 seasons and a total of 40 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Godfather of Harlem about?
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. It belongs to the Drama, Crime genres.
In which language is Godfather of Harlem originally available?
Godfather of Harlem was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Godfather of Harlem first released?
Godfather of Harlem first premiered on September 29, 2019 (2019). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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