Top Boy

Synopsis

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 Air Date: 2011-10-31

Last Air Date: 2013-09-10

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Ronan Bennett

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Ashley Walters as Dushane
Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Lisa
Kane Robinson as Sully
Geoff Bell as Bobby Raikes
Pooky Quesnel as Dr. Jenny Northam
Michaela Coel as Kayla
Richard Lintern as Peter Stenton
Sway DaSafo as Ross Rosten
Tommy Vine as Naked Man

Seasons

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2011-10-31)

Thirteen-year-old Ra'Nell has to 'step up and be a man' when his mum has a breakdown. Meanwhile, on the Summerhouse Estate, Dushane and his friend Sully are running a thriving drugs business. Violent scenes from the start and very strong language throughout.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2011-11-01)

Dushane and his partner Sully find themselves hugely in debt to Raikes and under increasing pressure to retrieve their stash from Kamale. Elsewhere, the terrifying consequences of Dushane's ambitions begin to spill into the lives of his family.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2011-11-02)

Dushane and Sully know that time is running out to find Kamale and repay their debt to Raikes. Obsessed with finding out whether there's a grass within their own gang, Sully instructs fellow gang-member Dris to intercept his prime suspect: Ra'Nell's best mate, the hapless Gem.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2011-11-03)

Dushane's loyalty to his hot-headed accomplice and best friend, Sully, is tested to the limit when he discovers him openly carrying a murder weapon. With the police out in force and their situation spiraling out of control, Raikes offers Dushane a monstrous solution to all of his problems.