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Top Boy

Created by Ronan Bennett

2011–2013

A thrilling and raw crime drama following a gang of drug dealers in Hackney, London - an honest and gripping rendition of inner-city drug and gang culture.

First aired
31 Oct 2011
Episode length
48 min
Also known as
Top Boy (2011), Top Boy: Summerhouse
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Writer
Ronan Bennett
Cinematography
Christopher Ross, Tat Radcliffe
Music
Brian Eno
Editors
Chris Wyatt, Matthew Tabern
Executive producer
Yann Demange
Producers
Alasdair Flind, Charles Steel, Laura Hastings-Smith, Ronan Bennett
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 8 episodes

  • Season 1

    2011

    In the first season, after receiving a loan from Bobby Raikes, Dushane and Sully's drugs business thrives, enabling them to lead a rich lifestyle. Their situation takes a dark turn, however, when their rival, Kamale, steals their stash and violence breaks out amongst the gangs. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Ra'Nell becomes inadvertently involved in the drugs circle after his mother is taken into hospital.

  • Season 2

    2013

    In the second season, Dushane has worked his way to the top but finds he has an enemy in his one-time associate Sully who now has a new ruthless crime partner. When their common nemesis Kamale is found dead both Dushane and Sully fall under suspicion. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Ra'Nell is lying low with the district youth squad trials fast approaching but his friend Gem is unable to do the same.

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