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Kevin Bacon's 'The Bondsman' Debuts to Critical Acclaim on Prime Video

The supernatural action-horror series, featuring Bacon as a bounty hunter resurrected by the Devil, has premiered with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 91%-100%.

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Sosie Bacon (far left), Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon and Travis Bacon, seen here attending the 2024 premiere of "MaXXXine," have been working on a family horror movie since the pandemic.
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Overview

  • The Bondsman, an eight-episode supernatural action-horror series, is now streaming on Prime Video as of April 3, 2025.
  • Kevin Bacon stars as Hub Halloran, a resurrected bounty hunter tasked with capturing escaped demons, in a show blending horror, comedy, and family drama.
  • Early reviews praise the series’ unique tone, compelling characters, and Bacon's performance, with Rotten Tomatoes scores ranging from 91% to 100%.
  • The series features a strong supporting cast including Jennifer Nettles, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman, and Maxwell Jenkins, alongside a Southern Gothic aesthetic.
  • A companion album titled 'Hell and Back,' created by Bacon and Nettles, will release on April 4, 2025, adding a musical layer to the show’s narrative.