Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Earns Acclaim for Tackling Knife Crime and Male Rage

The four-part British drama, filmed in single takes, explores societal issues through a gripping story of a boy accused of murder.

Adolescence, a Netflix miniseries created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, examines the rise of knife crime and male rage in the UK through the story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a classmate.
The series has been praised for its innovative single-shot filming technique, with each of its four episodes meticulously choreographed and filmed without edits.
Critics have hailed the show as a powerful exploration of toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and the pressures faced by young boys in modern Britain.
Owen Cooper, in his acting debut, delivers a standout performance as the accused boy, supported by a stellar cast including Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters.
The drama has sparked widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, technical achievements, and its potential to provoke important societal conversations.