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From the cast list, it seems the series has no character based on the Chinese dope dealer Brilliant Chang. He is prominent in the book, and in the real story of 1920s Soho, but he appears to not be represented in the adaptation -- unless the Eddie Cobb character is a composite of Chang and the Jamaican musician Edgar (Eddie) Manning? Perhaps it was an issue because a fictionalised version of Chang, using his real name, was already used in Peaky Blinders. Or maybe concern for economy, having two different dope kings. Or for how it might land politically to have two non-white villains. I hope not the latter, because that would be misguided. Chang was a rare prominent Chinese person in 1920s London, so it's a pity to in effect erase him. Theheartof (talk) 10:37, 2 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
