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Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Climbs All-Time Most-Watched List, Now Part of U.K. School Curriculum

The critically acclaimed series addressing toxic masculinity and online radicalization has reached the ninth spot on Netflix’s most popular English-language TV shows and is being used as an educational tool in U.K. schools.

Passing people interacting with an advertising poster on a bus shelter for the Netflix drama 'Adolescence', the story of which is sparking conversations in public and government around the subject of toxic masculinity and children's access to dangerous and misogynistic content on the internet and social media on 23rd March 2025 in London, United Kingdom.
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This image released by Netflix shows Mark Stanley, from left, Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham in a scene from "Adolescence." (Netflix via AP)
Sudhir Mishra took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his views on the growing popularity of the show in India.

Overview

  • ‘Adolescence’ has garnered 96.7 million views in three weeks, surpassing ‘Stranger Things 3’ and ‘Bridgerton 2’ to rank ninth on Netflix’s all-time most-watched English-language TV shows list.
  • The British government has integrated the series into the secondary school curriculum to address issues like misogyny, online radicalization, and youth mental health.
  • The series has been praised for its unique single-take cinematography and its exploration of contemporary issues like toxic masculinity and the influence of online subcultures.
  • Despite its success, the show has faced criticism, including accusations of ‘race-swapping’ and promoting anti-male narratives, which its creators have denied, emphasizing its focus on masculinity and societal accountability.
  • Creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne have ruled out a direct sequel but are open to developing new projects exploring similar themes.