Rolling Stone
It's just good enough for fans of period crime dramas, without seeming interested in (or capable of) finding another level.
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Godfather of Harlem: Season 1
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Time Magazine
The show's ambition pays off in the rare gangster epic we haven't seen before.
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Hollywood Reporter
If it can't be The Sopranos or Boardwalk Empire it can be something less while still entertaining those who like mob stories.
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The New York Times
Through it all, Whitaker keeps a tight rein on his performance, letting his storied intensity break through in just a few flashes.
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IndieWire
Even with its ambitions, its embracing of the genre's cliches, its at-times strained credulity, and overstuffed plot lines may keep new audiences away.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Anachronistic hip-hop might date the series quickly, but for now it's a rich and piquant stew.
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Los Angeles Times
This unofficial prequel to "American Gangster" does play with nostalgia from the era... But its depiction of a racially divided, corrupt and often venal world rings just as true today.
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TV Guide
It's gritty, pulpy and unpredictable and confident in a swagger that's not really trying to emulate the soft nuances of "prestige" crime dramas like Breaking Bad or The Sopranos.
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RogerEbert.com
It's smart, engaging television that only occasionally falters under the weight of its ambition to tell a few too many stories at once.
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