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'Adolescence' Creators Denounce Misinformation as Netflix Series Breaks Records

Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham address false claims about race-swapping and propaganda, emphasizing the show's focus on masculinity and societal pressures.

Adolescence creator-writer Jack Thorne said ‘it’s absurd to say (knife crime) is only committed by Black boys’, a theory amplified by Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter)
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British Prime Minister Kier Starmer holds a roundtable meeting with Sarah Simpkin from The Children's Society, writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson at Number 10 Downing Street on March 31, 2025 in London, Britain, March 31, 2025. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting a roundtable on adolescent safety with the creators of the television show 'Adolescence,' in discussion with charities and young people about issues raised in the show. Jack Taylor/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has become the platform's most-watched limited series, with 66.3 million views globally and record-breaking ratings in the UK.
  • Co-creator Jack Thorne has refuted accusations of race-swapping and claims that the show is based on real-life crimes, calling these allegations 'absurd.'
  • The backlash, amplified by Elon Musk on social media, falsely alleges that the series promotes 'anti-white propaganda' and appropriates Black culture.
  • Thorne and Graham emphasize that the show explores themes of modern masculinity, youth violence, and online radicalization, with no connection to real events.
  • Critics argue that the controversy highlights broader cultural tensions and misinformation in digital spaces, as the series continues to fuel global conversations on systemic issues.