Godfather of Harlem(2019)
Harlem is mine.
Godfather of Harlem Synopsis
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 (2019) is a drama and crime series that premiered on September 29, 2019, spanning 4 seasons and 40 episodes. It stars Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 779 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2019-09-29
- Last aired:
- 2025-06-22
- Producers:
- Forest Whitaker, Markuann Smith, Chris Brancato
Godfather of Harlem (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Godfather of Harlem before you start streaming.
Godfather of Harlem Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Michael Raymond-James
as Joe Colombo
Key crew
Executive produced by Forest Whitaker, Markuann Smith and Chris Brancato.
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Godfather of Harlem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 779 ratings.
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Godfather of Harlem – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Godfather of Harlem?
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Godfather of Harlem (2019) is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Spectrum On Demand, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Godfather of Harlem are there?
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Godfather of Harlem has 4 seasons and 40 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 29, 2019.
Is Godfather of Harlem still running?
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No. Godfather of Harlem is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 22, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Godfather of Harlem?
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Godfather of Harlem (2019) stars Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Lucy Fry. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Godfather of Harlem any good?
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Godfather of Harlem (2019) is rated 8.1 out of 10 from 779 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Godfather of Harlem trailer?
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The official Godfather of Harlem trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.