After a decade-long run, Top Boy has come to an end with a thrilling and emotional finale. Netflix’s third season starred Ashley Walters, Kane ‘Kano’ Robinson, Little Simz, Jasmine Jobson, and Adwoa Aboah, who tackled themes of gentrification, institutional racism, family bonds, and betrayal. The season was accompanied by an unforgettable score that included eerie compositions by Brian Eno and a mix of UK rap.
The final season had some memorable music moments, including a standout episode that featured ‘U Get Me?’ by Guvna B featuring Ghetts, ‘Decisions’ by Knucks featuring M1llionz and Shae Universe, and ‘Spirit’ by J Hus. The second episode, ‘The Tour’, included songs like ‘Winning’ by Kwesi Arthur featuring Vic Mensa, ‘Summertime’ by Flo, ‘Song 1’ by Minikingz, ‘Makossa Riddim’ by Juls featuring Haile, and ‘Torch’ by Suspect and Tiny Boost.
Top Boy lasted four seasons and came to an end in 2013. However, in 2017, Netflix announced that it would be reviving the series, with Drake becoming an executive producer. The third and final season was released in September 2019 and was met with critical acclaim, making it a fan favourite among viewers and critics alike.
Top Boy was known for casting a light on the darker corners of London’s criminal underworld, and an aspect that set it apart from other series with similar themes was its attention to detail in exploring the economic and social forces that created the conditions for crime to flourish. The show’s legacy will undoubtedly remain with fans, who will be left eagerly anticipating what’s next from the creative team behind Top Boy
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