Top Boy is a British crime thriller drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Channel 4 and later on Netflix series is set in East London, and it follows Dushane and Sully, two drug dealers with different aspirations, as they get embroiled in gang violence. Top Boy stars Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Malcolm Kamulete, Giacomo Mancini, Shone Romulus, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Kierston Wareing, and Nicholas Pinnock. So, if you loved the intense crime drama, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Top Boy, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Gangs of London (Netflix, AMC+, Philo, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Gangs of London is a British action crime thriller drama series created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. Based on the video game of the same name developed by London Studio, the AMC+ series is set in the underworld of London, and it revolves around rival crime families as they fight against each other to fill the vacuum of power left by the assassination of the head of London’s most powerful crime family. Gangs of London stars Joe Cole, Colm Meaney, Lucian Msamati, Sope Dirisu, Michelle Fairley, Brian Vernel, Valene Kane, Paapa Essiedu, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Asif Raza Mir, and Orli Shuka.
Kin (Not Available on Streaming)
Kin is an Irish crime drama series created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly. The RTÉ One series follows the Kinsellas crime family, who get into a gangland war with a powerful international cartel. While the Kinsellas are not as powerful as the cartel, they do have each other and a powerful bond, which might be the only thing that will ensure their victory. Kin stars Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Emmett J. Scanlan, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Sam Keeley, Yasmin Seky, Ciarán Hinds, Francis Magee, and Danielle Galligan.
Power (Hulu, Starz, The Roku Channel, Philo & Rent on Prime Video)
Power is a crime drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp. The Starz series follows James St. Patrick, a wealthy owner of a nightclub, leading a double life as a crime lord. James has everything he wants in life, but his desire to leave the world of crime brings violence. Power stars Donshea Jackson, Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Adam Huss, Katherine Narducci, Luis Antonio Ramos, Greg Serano, Sinqua Walls, and Lucy Walters.
Snowfall (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Snowfall is a crime drama series created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron. The FX series is set in the 1980s during the crack epidemic in South Central Los Angeles, and it follows a crime family that decides to make a name and some money for themselves by selling cocaine. Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, and Juan Javier Cardenas.
MobLand (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
MobLand is a British crime drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Paramount+ series follows Harry Da Souza, a criminal fixer who works for the Harrigan crime family. When a death sparks an all-out war between the Harrigans and a rival family, Harry must defuse the situation while also protecting his family. MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Jasmine Jobson, Mandeep Dhillon, Daniel Betts, Helen Mirren, Geoff Bell, Janet McTeer, and Jordi Mollà .
Peaky Blinders (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Peaky Blinders is a British period crime drama series created by Steven Knight. The BBC series is set in Birmingham in the aftermath of the First World War, and it follows Thomas “Tommy” Shelby as he leads his family to become one of the prominent gangs in Britain. Peaky Blinders stars Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Annabelle Wallis, Iddo Goldberg, Sophie Rundle, Joe Cole, Ned Dennehy, David Dawson, and Andy Nyman.
The Wire (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Wire is a crime drama series created by David Simon. The HBO series is set in Baltimore, Maryland, and it revolves around the criminal underworld of the city, showing from the perspectives of both the police and the criminals. The Wire stars Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Wood Harris, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Andre Royo, Sonja Sohn, and Chris Bauer.
Love/Hate (Prime Video, Britbox, Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex & The Roku Channel)
Love/Hate is an Irish crime drama series created by Stuart Carolan. The RTÉ One series is set in Dublin, and it follows Darren Treacy, a gangster who wants to lead a peaceful life, but his brother’s death pulls him back into the criminal underworld, and he soon joins hands with his gangster friends to avenge the death of his brother. Love/Hate stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Killian Scott, Charlie Murphy, Peter Coonan, Aoibhinn McGinnity, Mark Dunne, Laurence Kinlan, and Robert Sheehan.
Gomorrah (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Gomorrah is an Italian crime thriller drama series created by Roberto Saviano. Based on Saviano’s 2006 book of the same name, the Sky Atlantic series follows Ciro Di Marzio, the right-hand man for the crime lord, Don Pietro. Ciro has aspirations to rule his clan, and he soon gets his chance when Don Pietro is arrested. Gomorrah stars Marco D’Amore, Salvatore Esposito, Fortunato Cerlino, Maria Pia Calzone, Marco Palvetti, Fabio De Caro, and Cristina Donadio.
The Take (fuboTV)
The Take is a British crime drama series created by Neil Biswas. The Sky1 series follows Freddie Jackson, a dangerous criminal, as he gets out of prison and discovers that his cousin is trying to get ahead in the underworld by using his reputation. The Take stars Tom Hardy, Shaun Evans, Kierston Wareing, Charlotte Riley, Margot Leicester, and Brian Cox.