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Top Boy

2019 – 2023Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Two seasoned drug dealers return to the gritty street of London, but their pursuit of money and power is threatened by a young and ruthless hustler.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brady Hood, Myriam Raja, William Stefan Smith
Written by
Ronan Bennett, Daniel West, Tyrone Rashard
Music by
Brian Eno

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 2019 · September 7, 2023 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 2019
Last aired
September 7, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Deuteragonist, Face Death with Dignity, Even Evil Has Loved Ones +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Top Boy?"

Questions about Top Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Top Boy?

Netflix

In the United States, Top Boy streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Top Boy worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79.

Will I feel good after watching Top Boy?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Top Boy scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Top Boy use?

DeuteragonistFace Death with DignityEven Evil Has Loved OnesCrapsack WorldNumber TwoFight SceneSequel EscalationBritish SeriesTook a Level in KindnessKitchen Sink DramaAbusive ParentsAx-Crazyand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Deuteragonist, Face Death with Dignity, and Even Evil Has Loved Ones.