Top Boy is a gritty crime drama that takes place in the 1980s. The show centers around three friends – Jamal (played by actor Adetokumboh M'Cormack), Tony (played by actor David Oyelowo) and Chris (played by actor Daniel Kaluuya). They live on the streets of London’s East end where they sell drugs and commit crimes.
Top Boy was originally broadcast on BBC One between January 2012 and December 2013. The first episode aired on January 12th, 2012. The show has been nominated for several awards including two BAFTA Awards, one Royal Television Society Award, and four International Emmy Awards.
Top Boy is a gritty, realistic portrayal of life in the East End of London during the 1980s. The story focuses on the lives of three young friends – Roly (played by Adetomiwa Edun), Tony (played by Daniel Kaluuya) and Omar (played by Jaden Pinera). They are joined by another friend, Chris (played by Michael Arden), as they try to survive in a world where drugs, violence, and poverty are commonplace.
What Makes This Series Stand Out is that Top Boy has been described as a “brilliantly written, beautifully acted and brilliantly shot drama”. The show was nominated for several awards at the BAFTA Television Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya. In addition, it won two Royal Television Society awards, one for Best Single Drama and the other for Best Writer.
Being a top boy means being part of a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal. They do whatever it takes to make sure that everyone gets what they need. This includes making sure that no one gets left behind.
The main characters of the show are Jamal (played by actor Adetomiwa Edun), Riz (played by actor Tosin Morohunfola) and Tony (played by actor Michael Arden). All three were born into poverty and grew up in the same area of London. They meet at school and become friends.
