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Top Boy

2011- 2013

2 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.5(151 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

Cowboy Films

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Ashley Walters

Ashley Walters

Dushane

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Lisa

Kane Robinson

Kane Robinson

Sully

Creative team

Created by: Ronan Bennett
Showrunner: Yann Demange
Produced by: Laura Hastings-Smith
Charles Steel

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