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'Adolescence' Becomes Netflix's Most-Watched Limited Series as Creators Explore Future Possibilities

The globally acclaimed series has amassed 66.3 million views in two weeks, with creators hinting at a potential second season featuring a new story.

From left: Christine Tremarco, Faye Marsay, Jo Hartley, Amelie Pease, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters Hannah Walters and Stephen Graham are seen in London on March 12.
A still from Netflix's Adolescence.
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in "Adolescence."
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Overview

  • 'Adolescence,' a four-part Netflix series, has topped streaming charts in 80 countries and broken UK records as the first streaming show to lead weekly TV ratings.
  • The series explores critical themes like youth violence, toxic masculinity, social media's influence, and casual misogyny through the story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.
  • Each episode was filmed in a single take, a creative technique praised for its immersive and emotionally intense storytelling.
  • Creators Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters have ruled out a prequel but suggested the possibility of a second season with a different narrative, though no official plans are confirmed.
  • The show has resonated globally, including in India, where Bollywood figures have praised its innovation and themes, sparking broader conversations on societal accountability.