Godfather of Harlem

8.1
/10
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A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.
  • 52min
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 30
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Godfather of Harlem

season 2

serie United States 2019

Episode rating

Season 2
8.1
E1
8.2
E2
8.3
E3
8.4
E4
8.1
E5
8.4
E6
8.1
E7
8.5
E8
8.5
E9
8.7
E10

Cast of season 2

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 210

  • 8.1
    /10

    The French Connection
    episode S2.E1 april 2021
    After 3 months of hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head; by forging new alliances with European Suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back to Harlem.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Sting Like a Bee
    episode S2.E2 april 2021
    Bumpy Johnson wants to use his new French supplier to distribute to the "Harlems" of other major American cities. Malcolm X uses Cassius Clay to leverage himself back into favor with the Nation of Islam before Clay's famous fight versus Sonny Liston.
  • 8.3
    /10

    The Little Fruit Stand Riot
    episode S2.E3 may 2021
    When innocent black teenagers and bystanders are savagely beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to free them. Adam Clayton Powell and Mayme Johnson use peaceful protest, but Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X prefer street justice.
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Geechee
    episode S2.E4 may 2021
    An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.
  • 8.1
    /10

    It's a Small World After All
    episode S2.E5 may 2021
    An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership; Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Ballot or the Bullet
    episode S2.E6 may 2021
    Three Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal investigation; Chin Gigante evades imprisonment with an "insanity" defense, and Malcolm X delivers his most fervent call to action.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Man of the Year
    episode S2.E7 august 2021
    Bumpy is called to be "man of the year" for his "good" deeds. Meanwhile, Ernie eventually became a "mademan" in the Genovese Family. A revealed secret would put many lives in danger.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Ten Harlems
    episode S2.E8 august 2021
    Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Bonanno Split
    episode S2.E9 august 2021
    Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission. Captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Hate That Hate Produced
    episode S2.E10 august 2021
    Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.