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Godfather of Harlem

2019 – 2022 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

8.1(376 reviews)

25.0618% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 29, 2019
Last air date: Jun 22, 2025
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 40
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Epix
Creator / showrunner: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, ABC Signature, 20th Television, Chris Brancato

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Keywords

crime bossmobstergodfatherharlem, new york city

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes

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Cast

Forest Whitaker

Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

Erik LaRay Harvey

Delbert C. 'Del' Chance

Ilfenesh Hadera

Mayme Johnson

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

Elise Johnson

Lucy Fry

Stella Gigante

Michael Raymond-James

Joe Colombo

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.1

376 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful