En Harlem el jefe de la mafia italiana **Vincent "Chin" Gigante** (Vincent D’Onofrio) lidera el tráfico de Heroína y armas, esto ha ocasionado problemas sociales y violencia en las calles , sin embargo **Bumpy Johnson** (Forest Whitaker) esta decido a recuperar su Barrio con la ayuda del predicador de la Nación del Islam **Malcolm X** (Nigél Thatch) --------- > ***In Harlem, Italian mob boss Vincent "Chin" Gigante** (Vincent D'Onofrio) leads the heroin and arms trade, which has led to social problems and violence in the streets, but **Bumpy Johson**(Forest Whitaker) is determined to take back his neighborhood with the help of Nation of Islam preacher **Malcolm X**(Nigel Thatch)*. https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/244ojYqoXmwJGJ7JtQjK9YeTRM4uJShD5dDE45EverhPAaZT4dMn674geaWMd7PU87WRa.png_{[**Source**](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8080122/mediaviewer/rm1907870977/)} La serie está inspirada en el libro: **El rap de mi esposo: Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson**, escrito por Mayme Johnson, comienza en la cárcel de **Alcatraz** donde Bumpy interpretado por uno de mis actores favoritos: Forest Whitaker, es liberado de prisión. ---------- > *The series is inspired by the book: **Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband**, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, written by Mayme Johnson, begins in **Alcatraz prison** where Bumpy played by one of my favorite actors: Forest Whitaker, is released from prison.* https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23wMN44hk1KEkzJzFkWHkNeQJKmjSWdyM2kirCAT5pctHzxFfQNYLE5SVBj7WFbt84fyP.png _{[**Source**](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8080122/mediaviewer/rm2053734401/)} Es un Drama criminal que combina eventos históricos, políticos que sucedieron en la época, como el movimiento liderado por **Martin Luther King y las mafias de New York.** ------ > *It is a crime drama that combines historical and political events that happened at the time, such as the movement led by **Martin Luther King and the New York mafia.*** https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23tmBFRUSMrwUJYXF3i66uw3hSCryPBKahP4z6PYCej4tuH28M6VKnbhNWJxVdrN4QVcp.png_{[**Source**](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8080122/mediaviewer/rm3943863553/)}

La serie cuenta con 10 capítulos, fue **creada por Chris Brancato y Paul Eckstein**, esta ambientada en los años **70**, se centra en la vida de "Bumpy" Johnson **(1905- 1968)** jefe de la mafia estadounidense en Harlem. La maravillosa Banda sonora combina ritmo de la epoca con toques modernos. Destaco su intro es exquisita : **Just in Case- Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DMX**.

*The series has 10 episodes, was created by **Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein**, is set in the 70's, it focuses on the life of "Bumpy" Johnson **(1905- 1968)** head of the American Mafia in Harlem.* ***The wonderful soundtrack** combines the rhythm of the era with modern touches. The intro is exquisite : **Just in Case-** Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DMX.*

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### Mi Opinión: **Tengo fascinación por las series y películas de gánster** y esta no me decepciono, la comencé a ver por : **Forest Whitaker** quien realiza un excelente trabajo como Bumpy, padre de familia, le encanta vestirse bien, tiene sus objetivos claro y es despiadado con sus enemigos, la actuación de **Nigél Thatch** como Macol X es extraordinaria, al igual que Elise (**Antoinette Crowe-Legado**) la hija de Bumpy. https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23u5X5qiMTBiXw6BPs93f1guMm3KdT8DYeJ4FWdyGerX5KRFKWT9mA6vo6sRFibELEKC4.png_{[**Source**](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8080122/mediaviewer/rm351316481/)} Destaco también la actuación de **Giancarlo Esposito** como **el primer Congresista afroamericano**: Adam Clayton Powell-.

### My Opinion: ***I have a fascination with gangster series and movies** and this one did not disappoint, I started watching it because of :**Forest Whitaker** *who does an excellent job as Bumpy, family man, loves to dress well, has his goals clear and is cruel to his enemies**, the performance of Nigel Thatch as **Macol X** is extraordinary, as well as Elise (**Antoinette Crowe-Legado**) Bumpy's daughter. https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23u5X5qiMTBiXw6BPs93f1guMm3KdT8DYeJ4FWdyGerX5KRFKWT9mA6vo6sRFibELEKC4.png_{[**Source**](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8080122/mediaviewer/rm351316481/)} I also highlight **Giancarlo Espositos** performance as **the first African-American Congressman**: Adam Clayton Powell.

https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23uQp4S4pqq45THeu5dFvySrdFubGXFoWFXjJk73WdwPhuDrn9Ym8JfknTHmttJunsE3F.png_{[**Source**](https://www.adorocinema.com/series/serie-22906/foto-detalhada/?cmediafile=21738778)} Al principio de la serie tuve problemas para identificarme con **Vincent D'Onofrio** en su papel de mafioso (“Chin” Gigante) ya que lo recordaba como el policía de la serie: **Ley y orden: Acción criminal** (2001) > *At the beginning of the series I had trouble identifying with **Vincent D'Onofrio** in his role as a mobster ("Chin" Giant) as I remembered him as the cop from the series: **Law and Order: Criminal Intent** (2001).* ###### Es una serie que mantiene el ritmo, está bien lograda en cuanto a vestuario de la época, guion, escenografía y su banda sonora es exquisita. > ***It is a series that keeps the pace, is well accomplished in terms of period costumes, script, set design and its soundtrack is exquisite.*** https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/eve66/23wCWd8KfDXysNB6sDfof7Pr948e9CWzQSNehoi3XYfYZwAcH3thyGxVknAQkYDtuDf3N.png

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**Curiosidades:** Los creadores y guionistas: Chris Brancato y Paul Eckstein, son los mismos creadores de la serie **Narcos (2015)** La serie es precuela de la película de Ridley Scott: **‘American Gangster’, 2007** **Curiosities**: *The creators and screenwriters: Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, are the same creators of the series **Narcos (2015).*** *The series is a prequel to Ridley Scotts 2007 film **'American Gangster'***.

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