Official Godfather Of Harlem Season 2 Thread

[Rollie Forbes]

 

[MikelArteta]

Best show on tv

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

Allah hu akbar

 

[DaRealness]

Myles Aronowitz/Epix


Epix has renewed the Forest Whitaker-led Godfather of Harlem for a 10-episode third season.

The critically acclaimed drama from ABC Signature is scheduled to begin production on Season 3 in New York this summer.

The renewal follows a strong second season, Epix’s best-performing season of all time, according to the network. The series broke records for any single title streams in a single day across Epix’s digital platforms, and the season two finale was the network’s best performing finale episode to date, according to Epix.

Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.



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Season 3 will find Bumpy Johnson continuing to battle for control of Harlem, with other aspirants to the throne, namely the Cuban Mafia from neighboring Spanish Harlem. Taking on the Cuban mob will put Bumpy, his loved ones, and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately, the CIA. 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.

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“Godfather of Harlem is that rare show that is both addictively entertaining, and deeply relevant,” said Michael Wright, president of Epix. “Forest Whitaker, Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein have crafted a series that deserves all the acclaim it has received, and it grows more compelling every season.”

“I’m thrilled to be returning to my show, working alongside our truly incredible cast, crew, and writers, as we tell this unique and powerful story. I can’t wait to get back to set, and thank Michael Wright, Epix, ABC Signature, and our dedicated fans for their support” said Whitaker.

“We’re thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of artists back together for season three of Godfather of Harlem,” said Jonnie Davis, President, ABC Signature. “Forest Whitaker’s Bumpy Johnson is one of television’s great antiheroes and we can’t wait to see what the brilliant creative team led by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein have in store.”




In addition to Whitaker, who also executive produces, Season 3 cast includes Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Lucy Fry and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy.

Godfather of Harlem is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Brancato, Eckstein, Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith and Joe Chappelle executive produce. Swizz Beatz serves as executive music producer.


This one is gonna be LIT!

This show is beyond entertaining.

Malcolm X better survive (yeah yeah I know, but they took a lot of creative licence with this show so they might as well let the GOAT live lol )

 

[Zero]

 

[CHICAGO]

very attractive woman

SHES FINE AS fukk

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I mean just think of how many ex felons etc. they recruited

even the dude that merked biggie was NOI

YOU DO REALIZE THIS SHOW IS
FAKE AND BUMPY HARDLY
KNEW MALCOLM?

THE NYPD KILLED MALCOLM
PER EX NYPD OFFICER
WHO WAS INVOLVED IN ASSASINATION...

NO ONE FROM THE NOI
KILLED BIGGIE.

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[The Devil's Advocate]

SHES FINE AS fukk

​

YOU DO REALIZE THIS SHOW IS
FAKE AND BUMPY HARDLY
KNEW MALCOLM?

THE NYPD KILLED MALCOLM
PER EX NYPD OFFICER
WHO WAS INVOLVED IN ASSASINATION...

NO ONE FROM THE NOI
KILLED BIGGIE.

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That's a lie



The True Story Behind the Epix Series Godfather of Harlem

What was the nature of Bumpy Johnson’s real-life relationship with Malcolm X?


In real life, Johnson and Malcolm X had a friendship that went back to the 1940s when Malcolm X was a minor street hustler known as “Detroit Red” because of his relaxed red-tinted hair. Johnson also provided Malcolm X with protection when he parted ways with leaders of the Nation of Islam in 1964—but Malcolm X told Johnson it was not good for his image for the two to be associated with one another and Johnson removed his guards. Two weeks, later Malcolm X was assassinated by fellow members of the Nation of Islam.

 

[CHICAGO]

That's a lie



The True Story Behind the Epix Series Godfather of Harlem

BUMPY JOHNSON
WAS ALREADY DOING A 10 YR BID
FROM 1937-1947
WHEN DETROIT RED ARRIVED
IN HARLEM IN 1942...

WHEN BUMPY GOT
OUT IN 1947 MALCOLM HAD
ALREADY BEEN ARRESTED IN BOSTON
IN 1946 WHERE HE SERVED UNTIL
HE WAS PAROLED IN 1952....

BUMPY GOT ARRESTED IN 1952
AND SERVED UNTIL 1963...

BUMPY AND MALCOLM
DIDNT MEET UNTIL MALCOLM
WAS KICKED OUT OF THE NATION.

GET THIS FAN FICTION
BULLshyt OUTTA HERE.

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[CHICAGO]

BUMPY HAS A VERY INTERESTING
STORY TO TELL IN THE 1920S
AND 1930S...

IDK WHY THEY FELT THE NEED
TO DO A FICTIONAL SHOW BASED AROUND THE DAMN NEAR
SENIOR CITIZEN BUMPY
FULL OF DUCKTALES.

DUDE SPENT 21 OF THE FINAL
31 YRS OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON
WITH 5 YRS OF FREEDOM
FROM 1947-52 AND ANOTHER
5 YRS FROM 1963-68.

THEY SHOULD HAVE FOCUSED
ON HIS YOUNGER DAYS
AND WOULDNT HAVE HAD
TO USE ANY DUCKTALES.

WHY ARE THEY TRYING TO
TURN THIS nikka INTO
SOME TYPE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ICON
FOR THE EASILY MISLEAD?

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[The Devil's Advocate]

BUMPY JOHNSON
WAS ALREADY DOING A 10 YR BID
FROM 1937-1947
WHEN DETROIT RED ARRIVED
IN HARLEM IN 1942...

WHEN BUMPY GOT
OUT IN 1947 MALCOLM HAD
ALREADY BEEN ARRESTED IN BOSTON
IN 1946 WHERE HE SERVED UNTIL
HE WAS PAROLED IN 1952....

BUMPY GOT ARRESTED IN 1952
AND SERVED UNTIL 1963...

BUMPY AND MALCOLM
DIDNT MEET UNTIL MALCOLM
WAS KICKED OUT OF THE NATION.

GET THIS FAN FICTION
BULLshyt OUTTA HERE.

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Time magazine is fan fiction now

 

[CHICAGO]

Time magazine is fan fiction now

AS IF TIME MAGAZINE
GIVES 2 fukkS ABOUT
DIVING INTO THE DETAILS
OF BUMPYS LIFE.

THEYRE USING THE FAN FICTION
THE TV SHOW PROVIDED.

BUMPY WAS IN JAIL FROM 1937-1947
HE NEVER MET DETROIT RED
NOW KICK ROCKS.

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[SNYC]

Hopefully, the writers will keep the story grounded

I think they took too many liberties with characters last season

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

Decided to start watching this season

Although i wasnt going to based on how ridiculous the writing was for season 1

On S2 ep 1 now and the way they got Malcolm is just pathetic

 

[Ol’Otis]

Sam Christian died in 2016

I’m surprised Nicky Barnes hasn’t made his entrance yet

No matter the subject on black people/ black history
White ass Hollywood will always find a way to make it corny
Just look at Snowfall

 

[Wise]

Anybody ever recall if in any episodes it’s been said how much Bumpy makes daily off heroin?

also, is there a specific part of Harlem he got on smash or all of it? I remember Big Earl Ison had Parkside Houses