MGM's Godfather of Harlem to End with Two-Hour Finale

The acclaimed MGM crime drama "Godfather of Harlem" will conclude its run with a single, two-hour series finale, the studio announced. Production on the final episode is scheduled to begin in New York City this month, with one report specifying a July 10 start date on the show's Brooklyn set.

The finale will bring to a close the story of 1960s Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, portrayed by Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, who also serves as an executive producer. The series, which premiered four seasons on the Epix network before its rebrand to MGM, has been a flagship title for the studio.

In a statement, Whitaker called playing Bumpy Johnson one of the greatest experiences of his career, allowing him to explore the complexity of a man caught between ambition, loyalty, and survival. He expressed gratitude to MGM, showrunner Chris Brancato, 20th Television, Amazon, and the cast and crew for five seasons of collaboration.

The finale will see the return of series regulars Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, and Rome Flynn. Guest stars for the episode will be announced at a later date.

According to an official logline, the concluding chapter will place Bumpy...