The Final Season is Coming this September
“Top Boy” is a British crime drama series created by Ronan Bennett, which premiered on Channel 4 in 2011. After being cancelled in 2013, the show was revived by Netflix in 2019 for a third season. The latest and final season of “Top Boy” will premiere on Netflix on September 10, 2023, and has been highly praised by both fans and critics alike.
The show is set in the fictional Summerhouse estate in Hackney, East London, and follows the lives of young drug dealers and gang members, as well as the police officers trying to catch them. The final season of “Top Boy” picks up where the previous season left off, with Dushane (played by Ashley Walters) and Sully (played by Kane Robinson) returning to Summerhouse after fleeing the country.
The first episode of the season, titled “Bruk Up,” sets the stage for the rest of the season by showing the aftermath of Dushane and Sully’s return. The two find that their old stomping ground has changed since they left, and they must navigate a new generation of drug dealers and gang members who have risen up in their absence.
Throughout the season, Dushane and Sully try to reclaim their power and territory, while also dealing with personal issues and conflicts within their own ranks. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Sharon Bailey (played by Jasmine Jobson) continues to investigate the Summerhouse drug trade, hoping to finally bring down Dushane and Sully.
One of the standout storylines of the season involves the character of Ats (played by Keiyon Cook), a young drug dealer who gets caught up in the world of gangs and violence. As he becomes more deeply involved, Ats struggles to reconcile his actions with his moral compass, leading to a powerful and emotional storyline that is a highlight of the season.
Overall, the final season of “Top Boy” is a fitting conclusion to the series, delivering strong performances, gripping storytelling, and a nuanced portrayal of life on the streets of East London. While the show does not shy away from the harsh realities of drug dealing and gang violence, it also explores the complexities of the characters and the societal factors that lead them down this path.
In the end, “Top Boy” stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, and the ability of television to shed light on the lives of those who are too often marginalized and ignored by society. With its final season, the show has cemented its place as one of the most compelling and important crime dramas of our time.