Godfather of Harlem

Name: Godfather of Harlem
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2019-09-29
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Lucy Fry

2019·Series·TV-MA·★ 8.1(745)

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“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.

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About Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem is a 2019 English-language drama and crime series created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein. The cast is led by Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera. It spans 4 seasons and 40 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Godfather of Harlem was produced by ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, and ABC Signature and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 29, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
First aired: September 29, 2019
Last aired: June 22, 2025
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 4 (40 episodes)
Network: Epix, MGM+
Country: United States of America
Production: ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, ABC Signature

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Godfather of Harlem cast & crew

Godfather of Harlem was created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein.

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, Lucy Fry as Stella Gigante, and Michael Raymond-James as Joe Colombo.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Forest Whitaker and Markuann Smith.

Is Godfather of Harlem worth watching?

Godfather of Harlem holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 745 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 4 seasons and 40 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Godfather of Harlem is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Godfather of Harlem

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