Hub Halloran, The Bondsman: The Afterlife's Reluctant Repo Man Joins Demon Hunting Legends

Hub isn't your run-of-the-mill bounty hunter. Mostly because it's more about what he's chasing than who, and the reason behind it all makes this tale even more entertaining.

Kevin Bacon as Hub Halloran in The Bondsman: Courtesy of Tina Rowden/Prime

In The Bondsman, Kevin Bacon plays the grim and gritty Halloran, a bail bondsman resurrected by the devil and forced to hunt down demons that have escaped Hell. He's an unwilling participant in a deadly game, paying off a life debt for killing an innocent woman. A mix of grizzled cynicism and uneasy redemption, Halloran is shaped by a past he can't outrun, but remains a devoted family man caught between damnation and duty.

Halloran is the kind of man who still checks in on his son and ex-wife, listens when his mother scolds him, and despite everything, wants to make things right. He doesn't always say or do the right thing, but when it hits the fan, his clean-up game is on point. Stubborn and sharp, he has a knack for tracking down trouble, whether it walks on two legs or crawls out of Hell. Just like Buffy, the Winchester brothers, Ash, or Angel, Hub's past isn't perfect—and neither are his kills—but somehow, he gets the job done.

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The Team

(L to R): Jennifer Nettles as Maryanne Dice, Beth Grant as Kitty Halloran, Maxwell Jenkins as Cade Halloran, Jolene Purdy as Midge Kusatsu: Courtesy of Tina Rowden/Prime

The series also stars Jennifer Nettles as Maryanne Dice, Hub's estranged wife, a sharp-witted singer with an uncanny ability to read people. She's torn between helping her ex-husband and keeping her distance, often providing critical intel while occasionally getting pulled into his hunts.

Beth Grant plays Kitty Halloran, better known as Momma Bear. She's sharp, resourceful, and knows the ins and outs of tracking fugitives—demonic or otherwise. Armed with a shotgun and biting wisdom, Kitty serves as both Hub's moral compass and his fiercest critic.

Maxwell Jenkins portrays Cade Halloran, Hub's teenage son. Caught between the supernatural chaos of his father's world and his own coming-of-age, Cade wastes no time jumping into the action once he learns the truth.

Then there's Midge Kusatsu, played by Jolene Purdy, Hub's handler and reluctant connection to his demonic employer. After making a deal to save her son's life, Midge begins working for Pot O'Gold Corporation, Hell's earthly business front. As Hub's case manager, she walks a fine line between bureaucratic control and genuine concern, trying to decide if she should bend the rules to help Hub.

Demon Fugitives

Glimpse Image of Dave Macomber as Pastor Ron possessed by the demon Valacor in The Bondsman: Courtesy of Prime

Valacor (Spirit Demon)

First Appearance: Episode 2

Host: Pastor Ron

Notable Events:

• The first demon Hub is assigned to track.

• Possesses a local preacher, killing multiple men connected to Lucky.

• Hub’s mother, Kitty, joins the mission and helps defeat Valacor.

• Represents the spirit point of the pentagram.

Marphos (Water Demon)

First Appearance: Episode 3

Host: Deirdre Donovan, a cheerleader

Notable Events:

• Possesses Deirdre after drowning her in a bathtub.

• The final confrontation takes place in a public pool.

• Hub destroys the host to send the demon back to Hell.

• Tied to ancient Egyptian lore and Nordic sea myths.

Erdos (Earth Demon)

First Appearance: Episode 4

Host: Deputy Sheriff Briggs

Notable Events:

• Possesses a corrupt deputy, creating a hostage scenario.

• Hub, with Maryanne's help, defeats the demon at a hardware store.

• Represents the earth edge of the pentagram.

Slypharis (Air Demon)

First Appearance: Episode 5

Hosts: Two unnamed men

Notable Events:

• Delivers the "kiss of death."

• Able to possess two bodies at once

• Ultimately dispatches both hosts with a chainsaw.

• Origins are mythic—possibly born during times of mass violence or from the pits of Hades.

Pyralis (Fire Demon)

First Appearance: Episode 7

Host: A young boy

Notable Events:

• Seeks to sacrifice a human to unlock a gateway to Earth.

• Successfully completes the ritual by killing Midge

• His actions allow Lilith to cross over from Hell.

• Represents the fire point of the pentagram.

Lilith (Fallen Angel)

First Appearance: Episode 8

Hosts: Cheryl Dawson, later Maryanne

Notable Events:

• Once believed to be God's favorite angel, cast out after being deceived into joining Satan's rebellion.

• Gains mind-control powers through torment in Hell.

• Possesses Cheryl (a woman Hub accidentally killed) and later his wife, Maryanne.

• Offers Hub a deal to save Cheryl in exchange for her freedom.

• Threatens the human world unless Hub joins her against the Devil.

The Human Problem

Damon Herriman as Lucky Callahan and Denitra Isler as Sheriff Ruby in The Bondsman: Courtesy of Tina Rowden/Prime

Outside the supernatural chaos, Hub has a very human nemesis—Lucky Callahan, a local bar owner and former Boston mobster. Played by Damon Herriman, Lucky complicates everything: he's dating Maryanne and, more importantly, he's the one who had Hub killed, setting off the chain of events in The Bondsman. That said, to be fair, Hub did try to kill Lucky first.

Then there's Sheriff Ruby, played by Denitra Isler. After Hub kills a deputy, Ruby becomes his most relentless threat on the human side of the law. She's sharp, methodical, and no-nonsense—completely grounded in reality and immune to superstition. Ruby doesn't believe in the supernatural, but she knows something is off about Halloran. She's not just after a criminal—she's chasing a mystery. Practical and intense, she's the kind of law enforcement presence that makes even the innocent feel uneasy.

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Character Stats

Image of Kevin Bacon as Hub Halloran and Alea Hansinger as Deirdre Donovan in The Bondsman: Courtesy of Tina Rowden/Prime

First Appearance: The Bondsman (2025)

Played By: Kevin Bacon

Job Title: Supernatural Bounty Hunter

Known For: Soul collecting, dry wit, unfinished business

Signature Look: Southern grit—dusty boots, worn jeans, and a bulletproof vest or leather jacket that's seen better days.

Number of Episodes: 8

Powers/Abilities: Resurrected with supernatural tracking abilities and able to heal serious injuries.

The series, produced by Blumhouse Television, ran for one season on Prime Video in 2025. Though short-lived, Halloran's hunts were brutal and unpredictable, with each demon presenting a unique challenge that forced him to adapt his tactics. The Bondsman now joins the ranks of iconic demon-hunting shows like Wynonna Earp, Supernatural, Hellboy, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And at the heart of it all is Halloran--a character built for unfinished business.

He might be off the clock for now, leaving fans with lingering questions about his fate, but Halloran still deserves a place among TV's most intriguing characters.

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