Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Breaks Records and Fuels Discussions on Youth Violence

The groundbreaking limited series has become Netflix's most successful to date, with creators exploring potential new projects inspired by its format and themes.

'Adolescence' has topped Netflix charts in 80 countries, amassing 66.3 million views in two weeks and becoming the platform's most successful limited series.
The creators, Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters, have ruled out a prequel but are considering using the single-take format for future anthology-style projects.
The series has sparked global conversations on toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and systemic accountability, with calls for its inclusion in UK school curriculums.
The show's innovative single-take filming style and powerful performances have been widely praised, earning acclaim from critics, audiences, and industry figures.
Inspired by real-life incidents of youth violence, 'Adolescence' has resonated deeply with viewers, including young people who say it has helped them open up to their parents about difficult topics.