: The episode features strong performances from Vincent D’Onofrio (Chin Gigante), Nigél Thatch (Malcolm X), and Giancarlo Esposito (Adam Clayton Powell Jr.).

Review: Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 8 – "How I Got Over"

The truce in Harlem is shattered as the war between and Joe Bonanno reaches a boiling point. Bumpy Johnson’s strategic instigation of this conflict bears fruit when a car bomb nearly kills Chin, revealing the depth of the betrayal within his own ranks.

: Racked with guilt over the lives lost, Stella considers breaking things off with Teddy Greene for his own safety. Family Ties and Legal Battles While the streets burn, Bumpy faces a domestic crisis.

: Amidst the non-violent march, Bumpy must decide if his destiny is tied to the movement or if he will continue to rely on the single acts of violence that defined his rise. Cast and Production Highlights

: The two leaders travel to D.C. for the historic peaceful protest, showcasing the different philosophies of social change within the Black community.

: Forest Whitaker continues his intense portrayal of Bumpy Johnson, capturing the character's duality as a brutal mob boss and a protective family man.

The episode masterfully weaves in the , highlighting the series' unique blend of crime drama and civil rights history.