Flying under the radar in the fiercely competitive world of streaming TV, MGM+‘sGodfather of Harlemis looking to get renewed for a fifth season soon. The historical crime drama fictionalizes the life of real-life mobster Bumpy Johnson, who imposed his will upon the titular neighborhood in the 1960s. Bumpy’s reign brought him face-to-face with key historical figures like Malcolm X, but also brought him up against other powerful crime figures like Frank Costello and, most recently, Frank Lucas. Season 4 brought the show back after a two-year hiatus, but the series hasn’t missed a beat.
Season 3’s finale saw the assassination of Malcolm X, and season 4 introduced a new threat to Bumpy’s domain in the form of the aforementioned Frank Lucas. The unpredictable mobster whoinspired the filmAmerican Gangster, is yet another thorn in Bumpy’s side as he continues to grapple with the Italian crime element for control of Harlem. With several years still left in Bumpy’s real-life timeline,Godfather of Harlemisn’t running out of inspiration any time soon. However, MGM+ has yet to renew the crime drama and its fate remains undecided for now.
MGM+ Hasn’t Renewed The Crime Drama Yet
nothing is certain aboutGodfather of Harlemuntil the numbers become available.
With season 4 continuing the epic saga of Bumpy Johnson’s reign over Harlem in the ’60s, it’s clear that MGM+ has an opportunity to continue things in season 5. However,the streamer hasn’t renewed the show yet, and is likely waiting to see how the long-awaited fourth installment performs before they make any decisions. Each time the show is gone for a year or more, there’s always a risk that the audience just simply won’t return, and nothing is certain aboutGodfather of Harlemuntil the numbers become available.
Godfather of Harlemseason 4 premiered on Jul 27, 2025.
Though streaming series have earned a reputation for taking a long time between seasons,Godfather of Harlemhas more than lived up to that cliché. Debuting all the way back in 2019,no two seasons ofGodfather of Harlemhave aired in back-to-back years, and there has been a two-year gap between every installment. While this hasn’t harmed the show’s viewership yet, each time the show disappears for two years, MGM+ risks losing more of its audience. MGM+ also hasn’t been too quick to renew the show, and there’s no telling when they’ll decide the fate of season 5.
Godfather Of Harlem Season 5 Cast Details
Who Will Return To Harlem In Season 5?
Because he’s the eponymous godfather, it’s already assumed thatForest Whitaker will return to reprise his role as Bumpy Johnsoninthe cast ofGodfather of Harlemseason 5. Though recasts have happened throughout the show’s history, it’s hard to see the historical drama continuing without its original star. Joining him will be Ilfenesh Hadera as Mayme Johnson, Bumpy’s wife. Antoinette Crowe-Legacy plays Bumpy’s rebellious daughter, Elise, and she’s expected to return in season 5. Erik LaRay Harvey plays Bumpy’s trusted heavy, Del Chance.
Further fleshing out Bumpy’s family, Demi Singleton has appeared as his granddaughter, Margaret, but it’s unclear what size role she’ll play going forward. Lucy Fry plays the role of Stella Gigante, while her father, Vincent, is played by Vincent D’Onofrio.Season 4 added Frank Lucas (played by Rome Flynn) to the story, but it’s unclear how much of a part he’ll playin Bumpy’s life. The narrative told by the real-life Lucas about his connection to Bumpy seems to diverge from the truth at several crucial points, and it isn’t certain how the series will tackle the facts.
Godfather Of Harlem Season 5 Story Details
There Are Still Some Key Moments In Bumpy’s Life
Season 4 ofGodfather of Harlemfollows the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, and that means there are still several years left to explore before Bumpy’s eventual death. However, it’s difficult to say exactly what could happen in season 5, since season 4 isn’t finished yet.Bumpy is still trying to deal with the Italian criminal element, but he also has personal issues which often get in the way of his “work”. Elise’s conversion to Islam and shift toward more radical politics has caused problems for her dad.
Season 5 will likely dig deeper into Bumpy’s personal struggles, and may even take the timeline right up to his rather anticlimactic passing of heart failure in 1968. Season 4 has also planted the seeds of a new generation of crime in Harlem, and figures like Frank Lucas are a sign of change that threatens to leave Bumpy in the past. Whatever happens inGodfather of Harlemseason 5, it’s expected to be an intriguing mix of fact and fiction.
