Top Boy
2011Drama charting the lives of a group of young people in east London as they grapple with the highs and lows of inner-city drug and gang culture. Starring Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson.
First Season: 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.
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.
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.