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Netflix's 'Adolescence' May Expand as Talks Begin for a Second Season

Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and director Philip Barantini explore an anthology-style continuation following the show's critical and commercial success.

Adolescence. (L to R) Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, in Adolescence.
Jamie in Adolescence
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Overview

  • Discussions are underway between Plan B Entertainment and director Philip Barantini about a potential second season of 'Adolescence,' which would move beyond Jamie's story to explore new narratives.
  • The proposed second season may adopt an anthology format, maintaining the show's signature one-take filming style and focus on pressing social issues.
  • 'Adolescence' has become Netflix's fourth most-watched English-language series, with over 114 million views since its March 13 debut, and has been integrated into U.K. school curricula.
  • The series has been lauded for its unflinching examination of toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and the societal pressures on youth, sparking significant cultural and educational discussions.
  • Plan B co-presidents have emphasized the importance of staying true to the show's DNA while broadening its scope, with hopes of reuniting key collaborators like Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne.