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Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Becomes Global Hit for Its Bold Exploration of Modern Youth Pressures

The four-part series uses innovative one-shot storytelling to examine toxic masculinity, social media's impact, and the complexities of accountability in a teenager's life.

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Owen Cooper plays Jamie Miller, a teen accused of murdering a girl who studies in his school.
A young boy in Adolescence looks menacing in an extreme close-up.

Overview

  • The series follows the aftermath of 13-year-old Jamie Miller's arrest for the murder of his classmate Katie Lewis, focusing on the psychological and societal factors at play.
  • Creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne highlight themes of toxic masculinity, online influence, and the challenges of parenting in the digital age.
  • The show’s unique one-shot filming technique enhances its emotional intensity, immersing viewers in real-time storytelling across four episodes.
  • Critics praise the performances, particularly newcomer Owen Cooper as Jamie and Stephen Graham as his conflicted father, Eddie.
  • The series has sparked discussions in political and educational circles, with calls for its use in schools to address misogyny and youth violence.