The Bondsman (2025)
A resurrected bounty hunter trades earthly fugitives for demonic prey in this darkly comic supernatural series from Prime Video.
The Bondsman - Series Information
- Original Title: The Bondsman
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Grainger David
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 3, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), April 3, 2025 (Germany - 16), April 3, 2025 (Brazil - 18), April 3, 2025 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Prime Video
- Production Companies: CrimeThink, Blumhouse Television, Marker 96, Amazon MGM Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: The Bondsman : Le chasseur de prime (FR), Мисливець за головами (UA), The Bondsman : Le diable en prime (CA), Missão Infernal (BR), الكفيل (SA), Cazador de demonios (MX)
The Bondsman - Plot
Backwoods bounty hunter Hub Halloran comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.
The Bondsman - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see what awaits Hub Halloran in the afterlife’s most unusual employment contract:
He’s gonna catch Hell.
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The Bondsman - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Grainger David
Main Cast
- Kevin Bacon
- Jennifer Nettles
- Beth Grant
- Damon Herriman
- Maxwell Jenkins
- Jolene Purdy
- Denitra Isler
- Mike Kaye
- Kathrine Barnes
- K.D. O'Hair
Writers
- Erik Oleson
- Grainger David
- Satinder Kaur
Executive Producers
- Chris Dickie
- Jeremy Gold
- Paul Shapiro
- Grainger David
- Kevin Bacon
The Bondsman - FAQs
Where can you stream The Bondsman?
The Bondsman is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. All 8 episodes of Season 1 can be streamed with a Prime Video subscription, with ads-supported viewing also available. You can compare all regional streaming options via JustWatch.
Why was The Bondsman cancelled after one season?
Amazon Prime Video cancelled The Bondsman shortly after its April 2025 premiere. No official reason was publicly disclosed, though the cancellation was notable given the show’s high-profile cast and Blumhouse Television backing. The series concluded as a single-season miniseries of 8 episodes.
Is The Bondsman based on a true story?
No, The Bondsman is not based on a true story. It is an original supernatural dark comedy created by Grainger David, following a fictional backwoods bounty hunter who returns from the dead and is tasked with hunting demons in the American South.
Who plays Hub Halloran in The Bondsman?
Kevin Bacon plays Hub Halloran, the central character of The Bondsman. Hub is a backwoods bounty hunter who is resurrected from the dead and forced to pursue demonic targets. Bacon also served as an executive producer on the series.
What genre is The Bondsman?
The Bondsman blends multiple genres: action, adventure, dark comedy, and supernatural fantasy. The series combines Southern Gothic atmosphere with horror-comedy elements, following a resurrected bounty hunter navigating demonic assignments while also pursuing a long-dormant musical career.
How many episodes does The Bondsman have?
The Bondsman consists of 8 episodes across its single season, structured as a miniseries. All episodes were released on Amazon Prime Video on April 3, 2025. The series was subsequently cancelled, making Season 1 the complete run of the show.
Who created The Bondsman?
The Bondsman was created by Grainger David, who also served as executive producer and writer on the series. The show was produced by Blumhouse Television, CrimeThink, Marker 96, and Amazon MGM Studios, with Jason Blum among the executive producers.
How was The Bondsman received by critics?
The Bondsman received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Reviewers praised Kevin Bacon’s committed lead performance and the show’s offbeat Southern Gothic tone, while some noted uneven pacing across its 8-episode run. The blend of dark comedy and supernatural action was seen as ambitious if inconsistent.
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