Season 2 • Episode 8
LatestThe Youngers, Bad Breeds and Bangs are due to perform at the opening party for Benny's studio. But Mar-Lon and Jay compete for Davina's affections and put each other at risk.
Set in south-east London based around teenagers and the urban music scene. The series follows a group of friends trying to negotiate their way through teenage life in a world that's more about swagger than straight A's.
Sound
Authentic grime/UK rap soundtrack that aged surprisingly well.
Acting
Ade Oyefeso and Calvin Demba's chaotic best-friend chemistry.
Production
Genuine south-east London locations, no fake "urban" set dressing.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during grime's 2013 mainstream breakthrough, it captured a specific moment before Drake co-signed the scene and everything changed.
Creator Benjamin Kuffuor came from writing for EastEnders and specifically wanted to show Black British teen life without poverty tourism or crime glamorization.
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