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'Adolescence' Becomes Netflix's Most-Watched Limited Series

The critically acclaimed show has set viewership records while igniting global conversations on youth violence and online radicalization.

  • 'Adolescence' has achieved 66.3 million views in just 11 days, making it the most-watched limited series in Netflix history.
  • The creators have confirmed there will be no second season, emphasizing the story's completeness and their intent to explore the one-shot format in future projects.
  • The series uses a groundbreaking single-take format to explore themes of toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and societal accountability.
  • UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have engaged with the show's themes, with discussions in Parliament advocating for online safety reforms.
  • The show has broken UK TV records, becoming the first streaming series to top weekly TV ratings and garnering critical acclaim with a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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