Fans of the hit MGM+ crime series,Godfather of Harlem, have had to wait almost two years for the return of their favorite show. With the new year’s arrival, they only have to endure a little longer as a recently revealed spring release window for thefourth seasonis not too far off. To tide longing fans over, Amazon Studios has released a fresh set of stills from the upcoming season, giving a glimpse of the next chapter inBumpy Johnson’s (Forrest Whitaker) ambitious quest to subdue all of Harlem’s seedy underworld and make it entirely his own.
Season 4 is expected to contain more of the scheming and deadly power plays that have made the show a gripping thrill ride and an audience favorite since it premieredoriginally on Epix in 2019. Johnson returns to wage war against the New York Mafia families, and it gets even bloodier. Season 4 will see Johnson without one of his major allies following the assassination ofMalcolm X(Jason Alan Carvell). His power grip on Harlem is loosening, but he won’t be wasting any time tightening it right back up. One of the images teases a new alliance for him as he’s seen in a meeting with a couple of men in suits, and though their identities are not revealed, they can be seen shaking hands with Johnson, who has a document on his side of the desk.
As Johnson moves to stay on top of the game, he will be dealing with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived black gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn), per the official synopsis. From the images, Lucas will be receiving a literal rude awakening from the boss as he’s seen badly beaten and bloodied, flanked by a couple of Johnson’s henchmen. On the family side, Johnson will grapple with his daughter, Elise’s increased involvement with the Black Panthers.Antoinette Crowe-Legacy,who plays Elise, is seen in one of the images with some friends in front of the TV, ever so engrossed in current affairs.
The New and Returning Cast of ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Season 4?
Godfather of Harlemwill continue with its interesting blend offictional storytelling with historical figuresand a couple more significant personalities from the era the show depicts will feature in Season 4. One such isAfeni Shakur, the mother of the late rapperTupac Shakur, who was a Black Panther Party member and a famous political activist. She will be played byDevin Kessler.Michael Benjamin Washington(American Auto) will also debut in Season 4 as famed writer and activistJames Baldwin. Returning cast members includeIlfenesh Hadera,Lucy Fryas Vincent’s daughter, Stella, andErik LaRay Harveyas Del Chance.
Godfather of HarlemSeason 4, as with past seasons, will include 10 episodes. The series has been set for a return this spring, though no specific premiere date has been fixed. You can check out the new images above and stay tuned for more updates.
The first three seasons ofGodfather of Harlemare streaming now on MGM+.
