Overview

• The four-part drama has amassed 141.2 million views in its 91-day premiere window, overtaking Stranger Things 4’s 140.7 million and ranking only behind Wednesday (252.1 million).
• The series follows a 13-year-old boy drawn into the online manosphere and accused of killing a classmate, prompting global discussions on youth radicalization.
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has praised its portrayal of digital extremism, and several British schools have integrated the show into curricula on online radicalization.
• Critics have lauded its innovative single-take cinematography and standout performances by Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper, fueling expectations of Emmy nominations.
• Talks are underway for a second season in an anthology format, though Netflix has yet to confirm an official renewal.