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Top Boy

7.4
2 seasons
8 episodes
Ended
Drama

Plot Summary

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:October 31, 2011
Last Aired:September 10, 2013
Episode Runtime:52m
Networks:
Channel 4
Created By:
Ronan Bennett

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Season 1
7.2

Season 1

4 episodes

Aired: 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
6.9

Season 2

4 episodes

Aired: 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.

Production

Cowboy Films