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Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Climbs to Second Most-Watched English-Language Series

UK policymakers have recommended classroom screenings after its stark depiction of online radicalization sparked international dialogue on youth mental health.

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Ashley Walters and Faye Marsay leaning against a brick wall while looking at each other in Adolescence.
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Eleven, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Wednesday

Overview

  • Since its March 13 debut, the four-episode series has attracted 141.2 million views in its first 91 days, surpassing Stranger Things Season 4’s 140.7 million.
  • Despite a total runtime of under four hours, it has delivered 541.4 million hours viewed, underscoring its high audience engagement.
  • Through single-take episodes, the drama’s exploration of teenage incel culture and cyberbullying earned praise from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and global attention.
  • Education authorities in the UK have integrated the series into school curricula to guide discussions on digital safety and mental health.
  • Co-creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne say preliminary talks for a second season are underway, though Netflix has yet to confirm a renewal.