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Champion might overthrow Top Boy from its throne: The series is centered on the battle of rap royalty amongst the Champion siblings in the London rap scene— with certified bangers that’ll surely be added on your playlist after.

Vita (Déja J. Bowens), a talented singer and songwriter, is overshadowed by her famous brother Bosco (Malcolm Kamulete). The series starts by showing Bosco, recently released from prison and attempting to revive his career, with Vita writing his songs and managing his affairs. Vita, who is used to being the overlooked sibling, seizes the opportunity to pursue her music career.

Big girl moves disrupt the family dynamic, where Bosco is the favored child, and Vita has always been in the background, managing her brother's career and handling various tasks for him. This causes an explosive tension between the siblings where Vita explores the challenges and conflicts that arise as a woman striving to establish herself independently in the music industry.

While it may seem a juvenile spat, news outlets are on opposite ends. One deemed it ‘ alove-letter to black music ’, while another called the show’s ‘ pace is slow ’ and ‘ too low-key for prime time.’ All in all the series will move you but not in the way you expect it to.

WHERE TO WATCH IT — You can watch Champion on Netflix.

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