Top Boy

Genre: Crime

Description: Top Boy is a gritty British crime drama that explores the harsh realities of life in London's drug trade through the interconnected stories of dealers, users, and families caught in the cycle of street violence. Set primarily on the fictional Summerhouse estate in Hackney, the series follows characters like Dushane and Sully, childhood friends whose partnership in the drug business becomes increasingly strained as they rise through the ranks. The show authentically portrays the socioeconomic challenges facing urban communities, examining how poverty, limited opportunities, and systemic issues drive young people toward illegal activities. With its unflinching depiction of gang culture, family dynamics, and the human cost of the drug trade, Top Boy offers a raw and realistic look at life in modern Britain's inner cities, highlighting both the brutality and humanity of its characters.

8.4

Release Date: 2019-09-13