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Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

2019–2025 · TV · 4 seasons · 40 episodes · TV-MA

The series ran 4 seasons across 40 episodes and has ended. Streaming on Hulu.

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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.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb8.1/1071%
TMDB8.2/10801 votes29%
Balasaur Score81100%

Seasons

1Season 110 ep2019
2Season 210 ep2021
3Season 310 ep2023
4Season 410 ep2025

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