Top Boy, the London-set crime thriller that began on Channel 4 and later transferred to Netflix, was a wonderful show – and when it stopped after its third Netflix season, I, like many fans, was devastated. The show was frequently compared favorably to The Wire, therefore it was a tremendous shame that it did not return for another season.
Its snappy writing, outstanding photography, and, most importantly, incredible acting make it a show I truly miss. So I’m quite happy to learn that Netflix may be developing a spinoff. Not only that, but the show may focus on my fave character.
I believe there are two types of Top Boy viewers: those like me who realize that Jaq, performed by Jasmine Jobson was the true star of the show. And there are folks who are wrong. The former camp will be pleased to learn that, according to show creator Ronan Bennett, Netflix is seriously contemplating a Jaq-centered spinoff.
Top Boy’s spin-off series might be must-see television
The report comes from BBC Radio 5, which interviewed Bennett this week. In an interview with Deadline, Bennett said, “I think that the world of Top Boy, the world that we jointly created, is so rich, it’s so deep, and it has that fanatical following that it’s something that still has life in it” .
Netflix would undoubtedly agree. The show is one of the most successful British shows of all time on the top streaming service. Bennett adds he’s had conversations about other programs from the same world, including a stage musical, but they’re all still in the early phases of development. The Jaq-centered program, on the other hand, appears to be a far more solid proposal, to the point where Bennet believes Netflix “will probably be angry” that he has mentioned it.
If you haven’t watched them yet, all five seasons are available on Netflix. The first two Channel 4 seasons are titled Top Boy: Summerhouse and take place before the three Netflix-produced seasons, which are just named Top Boy.
I am pretty sure that as you get into the program, you’ll see Jaq is one of the most interesting characters not only in Top Boy, but in crime drama in general. Jaq is an intriguing and complicated character who completely steals the final season – an impressive feat given the caliber of the ensemble – and who many fans believe played a critical role in the episode’s shocking climax.
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