Within five minutes ofThe Bondsmanintroducing its main character, Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), he dies.
And theres no question about it.
The mans throat is slit from end to end.
Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon) dives into demon-hunting.© Tina Rowden/Prime
When he unexpectedly revives, he zooms right off to give his would-be killers a piece of his mind.
But the obvious question looms: what the hell just happened?
As it turns out, helldoesplay a rather large part in Hubs story.
Midge and Hub share a moment between co-workers. © Prime Video
Its much in the vein ofStan Against EvilorAsh vs. Who was behind the murder attempt?
We learn that quickly.
We get some layered backstory onwhysomeone wants him dead.
© Prime Video
It givesThe Bondsman, which devotes a lot of screen time to murderous monsters, some surprising emotional grounding.
All eight episodes ofThe Bondsmanhit Prime Video April 3.
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