# Top Boy (2011–2013) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/top-boy/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 81% |
| Creator | Ronan Bennett |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 2 (8 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Top Boy (2011–2013) is a Drama series created by Ronan Bennett, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (96%), audience ratings (93%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.5/10), and fan ratings (81%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Cancelled by Channel 4, revived by Drake and Netflix — a Hackney drug drama with the patience to treat every character as someone’s whole world.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Ashley Walters, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Kane Robinson

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Top Boy worth watching?**
Yes — Top Boy earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 96%, audience 93%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10, and fan 81%. Cancelled by Channel 4, revived by Drake and Netflix — a Hackney drug drama with the patience to treat every character as someone’s whole world.

**Why is Top Boy so highly rated?**
Top Boy scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 96%, audiences 93%, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and fan ratings 81%. Cancelled by Channel 4, revived by Drake and Netflix — a Hackney drug drama with the patience to treat every character as someone’s whole world. See the full breakdown on the Top Boy series page.

**Is Top Boy on Prime Video?**
No — Top Boy is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Top Boy on Netflix?**
Yes — Top Boy is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Top Boy come out?**
Top Boy first aired in 2011 and ran through 2013 (2011–2013). Created by Ronan Bennett; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Top Boy are there?**
Top Boy has 2 seasons across 8 episodes (2011–2013). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Top Boy?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Top Boy’s 8 episodes take around 6 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Top Boy?**
Top Boy streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Top Boy?**
Top Boy stars Ashley Walters, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Kane Robinson. Created by Ronan Bennett.

**How many episodes are in Top Boy?**
Top Boy has 8 episodes across 2 seasons (2011–2013).

**What is Top Boy about?**
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.

**Who created Top Boy?**
Top Boy was created by Ronan Bennett. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

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