Netflix's 'Adolescence' Explores Teen Violence and Online Radicalization

The four-part drama, inspired by real UK knife crimes, examines the societal and digital influences on young offenders.

'Adolescence' follows the arrest and aftermath of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a female classmate, delving into the ripple effects on his family and community.
The series draws from real-life UK knife crime statistics, which show a significant rise in incidents involving juveniles over the past decade.
Creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne highlight the role of online misogyny and 'incel' culture in shaping the mindset of young men.
Filmed entirely in single takes, the show offers an immersive, real-time perspective across four episodes spanning 13 months of the case.
The creators emphasize the complexity of influences on youth, including parenting, education, and the unregulated digital landscape.