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Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Drives Global Conversations on Youth, Masculinity, and Online Safety

The series, now Netflix’s most-watched limited series with 96.7 million views, prompts warnings from the Australian Federal Police and highlights the dangers of toxic masculinity and digital radicalization.

From left, Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence.
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Overview

  • 'Adolescence' has become a global phenomenon, ranking as Netflix's most-watched limited series and topping charts in nearly 80 countries.
  • The Australian Federal Police issued urgent warnings to parents about monitoring children's online activity, citing the show's exploration of the dangers of the 'manosphere' and online radicalization.
  • The series delves into societal issues like toxic masculinity, male loneliness, and the rising influence of misogynistic online subcultures on young men.
  • Critics praise the show for sparking necessary conversations about parenting challenges in the digital era and the systemic pressures shaping youth behavior.
  • While widely acclaimed, the series has faced criticism for oversimplifying complex issues like incel culture and its impact on young boys.