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The Bondsman marks the long-awaited return of Kevin Bacon to genre television, and it’s honestly great to have him back. Fans of The Following—which also starred the excellent James Purefoy—will definitely feel a little nostalgic seeing Bacon dive into another dark, weird, and stylish world. This time around, he’s playing Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter for Hell tasked with rounding up escaped demons. Yes, it’s just as wild as it sounds and that’s part of the fun.
Produced by Blumhouse Television for Amazon Prime Video, The Bondsman is a weird, funny, and at times surprisingly heartfelt ride. The premise itself isn’t entirely groundbreaking—it’s the classic “tough guy chases down supernatural baddies” kind of setup—but what makes the show work is the cast and the way it leans into its bizarre tone without ever going completely off the rails.
Kevin Bacon is clearly having a blast as Hub. He brings that perfect blend of grizzled charm, dry wit, and just enough world-weariness to make the character believable—even when he’s doing something totally absurd. And he’s not carrying the show alone. Beth Grant, playing Hub’s mother, is an absolute scene-stealer. She’s always been one of those underrated character actors who can do it all, and it’s about time she gets some love from genre fans. Her scenes are some of the most unexpectedly hilarious and heartfelt.
Another standout is Damon Herriman, who fans of Justified will immediately recognize. He brings a totally different energy here and really holds his own opposite Bacon. Watching their dynamic evolve over the episodes is one of the show’s best surprises—it adds an unexpected layer of tension and fun that keeps things from feeling too predictable.
One of the most refreshing things about The Bondsman is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It knows exactly what it is: a weird, sometimes silly, sometimes spooky, half-hour genre show that’s more interested in entertaining than making some grand, brooding statement. And honestly, that’s kind of perfect. There’s room for big prestige horror dramas, but sometimes you just want something fast, fun, and a little bit twisted—and The Bondsman totally delivers on that front.
It’s also worth mentioning that while Blumhouse’s film output has felt a bit hit-or-miss lately, this series feels like a return to form. There’s a confident tone here, a clear sense of style, and it doesn’t try to do too much. It keeps things tight, and that makes it really easy to binge. You could easily knock this out in a weekend—or even in a single night—and still feel totally satisfied.
In the end, The Bondsman might not change the game, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a fun, stylish, and surprisingly sharp little supernatural comedy-drama that lets Kevin Bacon do what he does best: be effortlessly cool and endlessly watchable. Here’s hoping it sticks around for a few seasons, because there’s definitely more demon-hunting fun to be had.
