
Godfather of Harlem
Harlem is mine.
Created by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
A gritty crime drama set in 1960s Harlem that follows a mobster's territorial reclamation with period atmosphere and moral complexity.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Godfather of Harlem violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Godfather of Harlem scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Godfather of Harlem easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Godfather of Harlem sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does Godfather of Harlem leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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