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Godfather of Harlem

Network
Epix
Genre
Drama
Premiered
29 September, 2019
Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem is an American crime drama television series which premiered on September 29, 2019, on Epix. The series is written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, and stars Forest Whitaker as 1960s New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Whitaker is also executive producer alongside Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, John Ridley and Markuann Smith. Chris Brancato acts as showrunner. On February 12, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 18, 2021. A docu-series based on the series titled By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem premiered on November 8, 2020.

Genre Crime drama
Created by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Written by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Moise Verneaux, Michael Panes
Starring Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Nigél Thatch, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Lucy Fry, Paul Sorvino, Giancarlo Esposito, Rafi Gavron, Erik LaRay Harvey, Demi Singleton
Theme music composer Mark Isham
Opening theme "Just In Case" by Swizz Beatz
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 20
Executive producer(s) Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, John Ridley, Markuann Smith
Location(s) New York City
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 47–60 min
Production company(s) ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, Chris Brancato Inc.
Distributor Disney–ABC Domestic Television
Original network Epix

About Godfather of Harlem

Dramatic crime series about the infamous Bumpy Johnson as he returns to the streets of Harlem after a 10 year sprint in prison. The old neighborhood is gone and he and his associates go head-to-head with the Genovese crime family.

Achievement of Godfather of Harlem

The show's first season consisted of 10 episodes in total. The pilot is titled, "By Whatever Means Necessary."

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Godfather of Harlem

Television series about organized crime.. Television series set in the 1960s.

Latest information about Godfather of Harlem updated on September 09 2021.