Godfather of Harlem UK release date, cast and plot as season four confirmed
Godfather of Harlem is set to make its UK debut this week, with the first three series of the crime drama also set to be made available on MGM+.
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Godfather of Harlem season four is set to come out in the UK this week, but when can viewers catch the period drama?
Set against the "gritty politically charged landscape of 1960s New York", the acclaimed crime drama Godfather of Harlem offers a dramatised glimpse into the life of notorious crime boss Bumpy Johnson, portrayed by Forest Whitaker.
While American audiences have already been captivated by the series, UK fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival, which is now imminent.
Godfather of Harlem season four UK release date
Mark your calendars for the Godfather of Harlem season four's UK premiere on Sunday, June 1, exclusively on MGM+.
Fans will be treated to new episodes on a weekly basis, culminating in the 10-episode drama's grand finale on Sunday, August 3, barring any unforeseen changes to the schedule.
Not only will June 1 herald the launch of season four, but it will also see the entire Godfather of Harlem series become accessible in the UK, with the first three seasons available from the same date.
Godfather of Harlem season 4 cast
Leading the cast as the formidable Bumpy Johnson is none other than Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker, renowned for his roles in cinematic hits like The Butler, Havoc, The Last King of Scotland, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Andor.
Joining Whitaker is Vincent D'Onofrio, known for Full Metal Jacket and Men In Black, playing Bumpy's rival Vincent "Chin" Gigante, alongside Ilfenesh Hadera from Billions as his spouse Mayme Johnson, and Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad fame as Adam Clayton Powell.
Other cast members include Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Lucy Fry and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
What is Godfather of Harlem about?
The show's premise is based on the real-life story of notorious 1960s crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who returns to his neighbourhood after serving 11 years in prison.
The official synopsis states: "With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
"During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X - catching Malcolm's political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart.
"Godfather Of Harlem is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history.".
Godfather of Harlem season four premieres on Sunday, June 1, on MGM+ in the UK.
