Shows similar to Top Boy

While centered around mafia life instead of street gangs, 'The Sopranos' provides a deep dive into the personal and professional struggles within organized crime, which fans of 'Top Boy' will likely find just as enthralling and nuanced.

This critically acclaimed series explores the gritty and complex urban landscape of Baltimore. Like 'Top Boy', 'The Wire' delves deep into the lives of drug dealers and law enforcement, providing a multi-layered narrative that fans of compelling drama and character development will appreciate.

Diving into the world of money laundering for a drug cartel, 'Ozark' presents a thrilling story of a family's descent into the criminal underworld. Its intense drama and complex characters will appeal to those who appreciate the moral ambiguities of 'Top Boy'.

Taking place in 1980s Los Angeles, 'Snowfall' examines the crack cocaine epidemic and its impact on the community. Viewers who enjoy the drug trade aspect of 'Top Boy' will find 'Snowfall's' approach to the genesis of a drug crisis gripping and intense.

Although set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, 'Boardwalk Empire' shares the complex characterizations and the intricacies of running illicit business operations found in 'Top Boy'. Fans will enjoy the historical depth and crime drama narrative.

Set in the South Side of Chicago, 'The Chi' intertwines the lives of residents who are linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. It shares the cultural authenticity and narrative power that draws viewers to 'Top Boy'.

Centering on a nightclub owner who leads a double life as a drug kingpin, 'Power' meshes gritty street life with high-stakes drama. Fans of 'Top Boy's' exploration of power dynamics and personal struggle in the drug world will be captivated.

Telling the story of a woman's rise to become the leader of a drug trafficking empire, 'Queen of the South' offers a gripping story of empowerment and survival in a male-dominated industry similar to the themes explored in 'Top Boy'.