Ashley Walters Finally Reveals Who Killed Sully in Top Boy — as Two Netflix Spin-Offs Approach

After years of speculation surrounding one of Top Boy’s most talked-about cliffhangers, Ashley Walters has finally confirmed the identity of Sully’s killer. The revelation comes as Netflix prepares to expand the crime drama’s universe with two new spin-off series, including one centred on Jaq, the character now at the heart of the long-running mystery.

Walters, who played Dushane Hill in the Channel 4 and Netflix series, disclosed the answer during an appearance on re with Tim Campbell. His comments settle a question that has followed the show since its finale aired in 2023, when Sully was shot by an unidentified figure outside his car.

Ashley Walters Confirms Jaq Was Responsible for Sully’s Death

In the final moments of Top Boy, Sully, played by Kane “Kano” Robinson, survives after Stefan (Araloyin Oshunremi) decides to spare his life. But as Sully sits in his car, a mysterious figure approaches and shoots him through the window, leaving viewers without a clear answer about the killer’s identity.

During his conversation with host Tim Campbell, Walters unexpectedly revealed that Jaq, played by Jasmine Jobson, was responsible.

When Campbell pressed him about the question he was referring to, Walters explained that the decision to keep the killer’s identity hidden had been deliberate. He and Robinson had pushed for the reveal to be removed during the editing process, allowing the finale to end on an unresolved note.

According to Walters, they wanted the mystery to keep the series alive in viewers’ conversations even after the main story had finished. The question of who killed Sully became one of the show’s most persistent talking points, with fans continuing to approach the actor for an answer.

Why Jaq Had Reasons to Turn Against Sully

Jaq’s confirmation as the killer has added new context to her increasingly strained relationship with Sully in the show’s final season.

Their conflict intensified after Sully’s drug stash disappeared. Jaq had taken 25 kilos, hoping to secure enough money to start a new life with her nephew. She eventually abandoned the plan and attempted to return the drugs, but Dushane intercepted the handover.

There were also deeper reasons for Jaq to fear and resent Sully. She understood that he might eventually come after her, while his decision to order the killing of her close friend Kieron Palmer (Joshua Blissett) gave her another reason to seek revenge.

These events had already made Jaq a plausible suspect among viewers. Walters’ revelation now confirms the answer that the finale deliberately withheld.

Fans React to the Long-Awaited Revelation

The news prompted a fresh wave of discussion on X, formerly Twitter, with many viewers saying they had suspected Jaq from the beginning.

Some pointed to the figure’s walk and clothing in the final scene as clues, while others argued that the announcement of a Jaq-focused spin-off had made the answer seem increasingly likely.

One fan suggested that the new series should explore the killing in greater detail. Others said they had already recognised the figure in the original scene, claiming that the camouflage hoodie was a giveaway.

Although the identity of the killer is now confirmed, an important question remains: will the upcoming spin-off show what happened from Jaq’s perspective and reveal more about the events surrounding Sully’s death? Netflix has yet to confirm whether the new series will open with that moment.

Netflix Expands the Top Boy Universe With Two Spin-Offs

The revelation arrives as Netflix prepares two new series set in the world of Top Boy, returning viewers to East London and the criminal networks that shaped the original drama.

Jaq

The first spin-off, currently using the working title Jaq, will centre on Jacqueline, with Jasmine Jobson reprising her role. The six-episode series is being created and written by Ryan Calais Cameron and will follow Jaq’s story beyond the events of the original show.

Given Walters’ confirmation, the project has the potential to provide further insight into Jaq’s actions and her complicated history with Sully. However, Netflix has not confirmed whether his death will feature at the start of the series.

Jonny Boy

The second project, Jonny Boy, will bring Barry Keoghan back as Jonny McGee, one of the principal antagonists introduced in the final season of Top Boy.

Unlike the Jaq series, Jonny Boy is a five-episode prequel exploring Jonny’s origins. Original series creator Ronan Bennett is writing the project, with Ali Abbasi directing.

Both spin-offs are scheduled to begin filming in 2027, although Netflix has not yet announced release dates.

The Mystery Is Solved, but More of the Story Lies Ahead

Walters’ confirmation finally answers one of the biggest questions left by Top Boy’s conclusion. The decision to conceal Sully’s killer was intended to keep audiences debating the finale, and the mystery succeeded in doing so for years.

Now, with Jaq and Jonny Boy set to expand the franchise, viewers have more stories to look forward to. Whether Jaq’s series revisits the shooting itself or focuses on what happens afterward remains unknown.

For now, one thing is clear: Jaq was responsible for Sully’s death, and Netflix’s next chapter in the Top Boy universe may offer a closer look at the character behind that pivotal moment.