The BEST episodes of Top Boy

Every episode of Top Boy ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Boy!

A thrilling and raw drama about young lives lived on the edge in east London - an honest and gripping rendition of inner-city drug and gang culture

Last Updated: 3/9/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Episode 4
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8.02
210 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/10/2013

Solicitor Rhianna represents Kayla but warns Dushane that she is likely to talk to the police. Following Vincent's brutal attack on Ra'Nell, Lisa is forced to turn to Dushane for help. And Gem's father, Mr Mustapha, decides to deal with Vincent in his own way. Dushane and Sully resume an uneasy partnership. Discovering a novel entrance into the Albanians' warehouse, they prepare an attack to retrieve the stolen drugs - but it's a plan that leads to shocking and tragic consequences.

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Episode 4
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8.00
256 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2011

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. Meanwhile Ra'Nell, inveigled into protecting Heather, decides to negotiate directly with Dushane over the price of her crop, which draws him further into a catastrophic series of events triggered by Sully's duplicity.

Directors: Yann Demange
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Episode 3
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7.71
239 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2011

In the penultimate episode 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. Ra'Nell turns to Leon to help Gem, bringing Leon into further conflict with Sully.

Directors: Yann Demange
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Episode 3
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7.71
201 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/2013

Rafe rescues his brother Jermaine held captive by Sully and Mike and vows to take revenge. Gem is terrified when a drug delivery he is making for Vincent goes wrong. He turns to best friend Ra'Nell for help to confront Vincent. Dris hears that Kayla, a witness to Kamale's murder, is being questioned by the police. Dushane asks Rhianna to intervene. Desperate, Sully asks Jason to arrange a meeting for him with Dushane.

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Episode 2
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7.61
215 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/2013

Dushane visits Joe in hospital and learns from his injured partner that their drugs were stolen by a gang of Albanians.Sully and Mike are asked to carry out a hit. Sully reveals that their target is someone very close to home, but things don't go as planned. Following Dushane's earlier arrest, the police are everywhere on Summerhouse Estate. Nevaeh, R'Marni and Michael, the younger members of Dushane's crew, take a precautionary break from dealing drugs, and go on a shoplifting spree.Disastrously, Michael is arrested and placed under intense questioning from police. Ruthless entrepreneur Vincent forces Gem to skip school and deliver drugs for him, while Ra'Nell's mother Lisa is shocked to learn that developers plan to buy every property in the street.

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Episode 1
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7.53
225 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/20/2013

Charming, sexy and clever, 27-year-old Dushane has finally made it as 'Top Boy', and is moving into the big time with boss Joe. But Dushane's former right-hand man Sully is now a potentially dangerous rival with a new partner-in-crime, violent and volatile Mike. When the police discover the body of arch-rival Kamale, Dushane, Sully and Dris are arrested for the murder, and Dushane meets beautiful and smart solicitor Rhianna who proves to be more than a match for the police. With trials for the district youth squad coming up, 15-year-old Ra'Nell is keeping his head down, but his best friend Gem gets caught up in events that he can't control. Ra'Nell's mother Lisa makes a new start after her nervous breakdown by running a hair salon with her friend Zoe. But a conversation with a property developer proves troubling...

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Episode 2
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7.48
272 votes

#7 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2011

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. Lisa is still in hospital but showing signs of improvement. She is allowed a day release, and pins all her hopes on a reunion with her son Ra'Nell. Unbeknown both to her and Ra'Nell's guardian angel Leon, he has been recruited by Heather to help run her secret project.

Directors: Yann Demange
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Episode 1
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7.47
364 votes

#8 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2011

Thirteen-year-old Ra'Nell finds he has to "step up and be a man" when his mother Lisa has a breakdown and is hospitalised. At the same time his mum's friend Heather, enlists his help in a dangerous plan she has concocted to give her unborn baby the chances she never had - "even if it means doing one wrong thing to get to the right place."

Directors: Yann Demange
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Likkle Favour
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0.00
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#9 - Likkle Favour

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2022

After a botched drug shipment, Dushane sends Jamie to Morocco to find a potential leak. Jaq gets revenge on an attacker. The cops move in on Ruben.

If We Are Not Monsters
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0.00
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#10 - If We Are Not Monsters

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2023

With Summerhouse up in flames, Jaq tries to make things right. Dushane makes preparations to disappear, and Sully is confronted by a ghost from his past.

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Fully Loaded Headache
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0.00
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#11 - Fully Loaded Headache

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2022

The Summerhouse redevelopment puts Dushane at odds with his mother as police work to take Dushane down. In Morocco, another drug delivery is intercepted.

15 Points
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#12 - 15 Points

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2022

After a disturbing video circulates on social media, Dushane races to find Sully. Jamie heads to Spain to broker a deal as Lauren searches for a way out.

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De Capa y Espada
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#13 - De Capa y Espada

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/18/2022

Jaq tracks down the woman in Ats' video. Dushane attends Ruben's bail hearing. An unexpected visitor arrives in Spain, muddling Jamie's plans.

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We Ride Out for Family
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#14 - We Ride Out for Family

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/18/2022

Shelley confronts her past. Jamie meets with Kit. Bent on getting Lauren back, Curtis resorts to devious tactics as more issues overwhelm Dushane.

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Prove Yourself
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#15 - Prove Yourself

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/18/2022

Jaq arranges a meeting with Curtis. The cops hit a bump in their investigation. Jamie's loyalty is put to the test. Dushane has a change of heart.

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Step Back
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0.00
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#16 - Step Back

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2023

Dushane agrees to back Shelley's new business venture. Sully receives a shipment containing a terrible surprise.

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The Tour
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#17 - The Tour

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2023

Jaq spends time with her sister, Lauryn. Sully tries to take care of a new threat, but Dushane won't trust him to do it alone.

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Birthday Party
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#18 - Birthday Party

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2023

Dushane tries to track down his investments. Sully plots a move against his new partners. Shelley's dreams are dashed.

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The Food Is Killing Us
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0.00
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#19 - The Food Is Killing Us

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2023

Stefan and Erin take a step forward in their relationship. Shelley calls it quits with Dushane. Jaq starts to doubt everything.

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Has It Come To This
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#20 - Has It Come To This

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2023

After a daring move, Jaq goes on the run. Sully looks for answers. Dushane learns that investigators are pursuing him closely.

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How Do I Fix This?
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#21 - How Do I Fix This?

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2022

Amma receives devastating news. Sully meets a kind stranger. Jaq and the crew handle a matter in-house while Dushane takes an important meeting in Spain.

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Good Morals
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#22 - Good Morals

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2022

With big plans to go legit, Dushane plots new business moves and extends an offer to Jamie. The future of Summerhouse puts furious residents on edge.

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You Don't Know Me
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#23 - You Don't Know Me

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2019

When an enemy's takedown puts Jamie back in a position of power, Dushane and Sully use their slick tactics to outsmart him.

Directors: Aneil Karia
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Everyone's Got Family
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#24 - Everyone's Got Family

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2019

Bent on taking out Sugar and Jamie, Dushane and Sully orchestrate hits on their rivals -- until a surprise shootout shakes up their plans.

Directors: Aneil Karia
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Bad Eye
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#25 - Bad Eye

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2019

A familiar face breaks free from jail and confronts Jamie about his self-appointed leadership. Lizzie is forced to change her business strategy.

Directors: Aneil Karia
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