Top Boy Timeline ( Real )

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November 15, 2011

Original 'Top Boy' TV series premiere

The original series 'Top Boy' premieres on Channel 4 in the UK, introducing a gritty portrayal of life in East London.

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September 2, 2013

Second series of 'Top Boy' airs

The second series of 'Top Boy' airs on Channel 4, continuing the story of drug dealers in East London.

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2014

'Top Boy' cancelled by Channel 4

'Top Boy' is cancelled by Channel 4 due to concerns over content and ratings, ending the original run after two series.

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July 2017

Netflix revives 'Top Boy'

Netflix picks up the rights to 'Top Boy' and commissions new seasons, reviving the show with its original cast members.

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September 13, 2019

Release of 'Top Boy' Season 3 on Netflix

Season 3 of 'Top Boy' is released on Netflix globally, introducing a wider audience to the series.

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August 4, 2022

'Top Boy' Season 4 release on Netflix

The fourth season of 'Top Boy' is released on Netflix continuing the ongoing story in East London.

Top Boy Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2017

Dushane returns to Summerhouse

Dushane comes back to the Summerhouse estate and starts rebuilding his drug business.

partnership
Mid 2017

Dushane and Sully form partnership

Dushane and Sully rekindle their old partnership to control the drug trade in Summerhouse.

conflict
Late 2017

Jamie challenges Dushane's control

Jamie, a new ruthless figure, rises and challenges Dushane's dominance in the drug market.

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Early 2018

Jamie takes control of Summerhouse

Jamie systematically takes over Dushane's territory, pushing him out of Summerhouse.

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Early 2018

Sully's struggle and loss

Sully deals with personal losses and struggles amidst the gang conflict.

strategy
Mid 2018

Dushane and Sully plan to regain control

They plot to take back Summerhouse from Jamie’s gang.