How Do I Fix This?
Ats’ death has left a large hole in the summerhouse community. Jaq sits by the beach, writing out a note that reads “I’m sorry”, while police arrive and question the residents about what they may know.
Kieron shares his big news with Jaq, who then shares it with the other members of the team.
Atticus Finch’s death has left Amma with more problems to contend with than just her deportation. She’s received a letter from immigration confirming she’ll be deported in the near future.
Dushane arrives in Spain and learns that the shooting was retribution for his betrayal of Juan. Emilio is quick to point out the situation, but Dushane wants to talk to them in order to find a solution.
Emilio finally manages to set up a meeting with Dushane, with Lizzie bound for La Linear to meet a man called Mounir. He forces Lizzie to go home, pointing out that he doesn’t need her anymore.
Dushane is meeting a man who speaks English and they discuss the current situation. Dushane is not happy and realizes that Mounir is playing for time. Eventually, he convinces Mounir to bring his boss in, although he’s quick to point out that he won’t like what he has to say. ..
As they drive together, they stop in the middle of nowhere where two muscly men step in the car, bag Dushane, and point a gun to his head. Eventually Dushane is brought to an estate and forced down on his knees. He meets Mounir’s boss, who promises that he’s going to sort it all out but they need some time to move this big shipment.
Jaq gathers the troops and starts trying to find the girl. They believe she looks about 15 or so, which would mean she’s still in school. After throwing shade at Jamie, Jaq receives a tip-off that she’s been seen in the shopping center. When they get there though, they chase after her but it’s not the right girl.
Jaq and Becks flee the scene, but not before they’re attacked by a group of boys who call them out for being lesbians. Jaq and Becks run into an underground bar, where they are met by a teary Lauryn. Lauryn tells Jaq that she’s been in trouble with Curtis and needs help. Jaq hangs up on Lauryn, but as she’s leaving with Becks, the pair are confronted by a group of boys who call them out for being lesbians. The boys beat down both Jaq and Becks, stealing their bags.
The Episode Review
Top Boy Season 2 is now operating on two fronts – one in Spain and the other in London. With drugs being shipped out and Dushane right in the heart of this whole dilemma, there’s both a murder mystery element to this (Ats death) and more of an overarching crime thriller vibe too. ..
The season feels more expansive than the first, but characters like Sully have felt wasted so far and haven’t had a whole lot to do.
I imagine we’ll see more of Lauryn and Curtis this year, while Jamie’s part to play in all this – working for Dushane in Spain – is going to have a larger role in the conflict ahead.
Top Boy is a new band that is starting to slip into a consistent rhythm.
