Godfather of Harlem to End with Two-Hour Series Finale

MGM+ announced that *Godfather of Harlem* will end with a two-hour finale, filming to begin July 10, 2026 in Brooklyn. The episode will show Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) confronting “the ultimate reckoning” as political, criminal and personal foes converge, forcing him to draw on alliances and lessons from the five-season arc to protect his empire and loved ones.

Deadline Hollywood

The series premiered on Epix, then anchored the rebrand to MGM+ on Jan 15, 2023. Created by Chris Brancato and the late Paul Eckstein, it aired four ten-episode seasons; Season 4 ran Apr 13–Jun 22, 2025. It has been called a defining jewel of MGM+’s original slate.

Hollywood Reporter

Forest Whitaker stars as Bumpy Johnson and serves as executive producer. Returning cast includes Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey and Rome Flynn. Executive producers: Chris Brancato, Michael Panes, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith; Swizz Beatz is music producer. 20th Television produces.

Variety Magazine

Season 4 aired Apr 13–Jun 22, 2025. The finale, filming July 10, 2026, will run about 120 minutes. The series totals four seasons of ten episodes each (40 episodes). Some outlets say the finale will air as one event; others expect two weekly parts.

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Four seasons, ten episodes each, total 40 episodes. The finale adds a 120-minute, two-hour conclusion. Production began July 10, 2026 in Brooklyn. The series has aired on Epix and MGM+.

Deadline Hollywood

The show has been a flagship drama that helped launch MGM+’s rebrand and showcases the network’s focus on bold, character-driven storytelling. Its conclusion aligns with MGM+’s emphasis on high-profile, character-driven events that define the platform’s original-programming identity.

‘Godfather of Harlem’ Set to End with a Two-Hour Series Finale on MGM+

MGM+ global head Michael Wright praised Whitaker’s performance, calling the series a defining jewel of the network’s slate. Showrunner Chris Brancato thanked MGM+, 20th Television and the cast for letting him complete Johnson’s journey, noting Whitaker’s blend of intelligence, ferocity and gentility. Whitaker called the role a career highlight.

Variety Magazine

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter describe the finale as a single two-hour episode; Deadline suggests it may be split into two weekly parts. No official schedule has been released.

MGM+ Renews Hit 4-Season Crime Drama Show (With a Twist)

• “Playing Bumpy Johnson has been one of the greatest experiences of my career,” — Forest Whitaker, Actor

Variety Magazine

• “ MGM+ boss Michael Wright added, "Forest Whitaker’s portrayal of Bumpy Johnson has been nothing short of extraordinary, and this series has been a defining jewel of MGM+’s original programming slate.” — Michael Wright, Global Head of MGM+

MGM+ Renews Hit 4-Season Crime Drama Show (With a Twist)

• “This is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven storytelling that MGM+ was built to champion.” — Michael Wright, Global Head of MGM+

Variety Magazine

• “I’m grateful to MGM+, 20th Television, and our talented cast and crew for the opportunity to complete Bumpy Johnson’s extraordinary journey,” — Chris Brancato, Showrunner & Co-creator

Hollywood Reporter