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'The Bondsman' Premieres on Prime Video, Featuring Kevin Bacon as a Demon-Hunting Bounty Hunter

The genre-blending series combines horror, comedy, and family drama, with a companion album 'Hell and Back' released to enhance its Southern gothic narrative.

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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.

Overview

  • All eight episodes of 'The Bondsman' are now streaming on Prime Video, marking its official debut on April 3, 2025.
  • Kevin Bacon stars as Hub Halloran, a resurrected bounty hunter tasked by the Devil to capture escaped demons while confronting his own past sins.
  • The series has received generally positive reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes scores ranging from 85% to 91%, and praise for its dark humor and Bacon's performance.
  • A companion album, 'Hell and Back,' featuring music co-created by Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles, was released on April 4, 2025, adding depth to the show's themes.
  • Showrunner Erik Oleson has expressed interest in continuing the series, though a second season has not yet been confirmed.