Series synopsis
Harley and the Davidsons is an American drama television series that premiered on Discovery on September 5, 2016. It ended on September 7, 2016. It stars Bug Hall, Annie Read, Tommy Bastow and Hera Hilmar.
Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century.
Premise
Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bug Hall as Arthur Davidson
- Annie Read as Caroline Jachthuber
- Tommy Bastow as Otto
- Hera Hilmar as Emma
- Mitchell Mullen as Carlisle
- Michiel Huisman as Walter Davidson
- Daniel Coonan as Big Bill Davidson
- Essa O'Shea as Clara Beisel
Supporting cast
- Alex Felton as Jones
- Robert Aramayo as Bill Harley
- Philip Brodie as George Hendee
Guest cast
- Jessica Camacho as Reya
- Stephen Rider as William Johnson
- Alex Shaffer as Shrimp Burns
- Dougray Scott as Randall James
- Gabriel Luna as Eddie Hasha
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 5, 2016 | September 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazing Machine Bill Harley and brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson found a motorcycle company in a shed behind the Davidson's home. But competition is fierce, and Walter has to put their fledgling business on the map by risking his life in racing competitions to beat the industry powerhouse, Indian Motorcycles. The rivalry between the two companies escalates with deadly consequences. |
September 5, 2016 |
| 2 |
Race to the Top Walter and Bill convince Arthur that Harley-Davidson must rejoin the racing community if their business is to survive. Distracted by their race to the top, the founders of Harley-Davidson leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating and unforeseen threat to the survival of their company. |
September 6, 2016 |
| 3 |
Legacy The Great Depression ravages America and cripples the motorcycle industry. With their company on the brink of ruin, Walter, Arthur, and Bill flout conventional wisdom by embarking on their most ambitious and expensive design yet. |
September 7, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2016 |
| Last aired | September 7, 2016 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Status | ended |