Godfather of Harlem
“Harlem is mine.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 40 Episodes
2019 – 2025
Premiered: Sun, Sep 29, 2019
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “Unity Day”
An attack on Bumpy's family forces him to team up with unlikely allies to retaliate against Joe Colombo; Margaret stays with Elise and the Panthers and helps Jerome; Pino betrays Stella; Colombo plans a Civil Rights rally in Central Park.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Godfather of Harlem | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-04
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Mark Isham
Forest Whitaker, Paul Eckstein, Chris Brancato, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Markuann Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Godfather of Harlem
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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.
How many seasons does Godfather of Harlem have?
Godfather of Harlem comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Godfather of Harlem?
Key cast members in Godfather of Harlem include Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Lucy Fry.
Who created or directed Godfather of Harlem?
Godfather of Harlem was developed and directed by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein.