Overview

• Each episode of 'Adolescence' was filmed in a single continuous shot, requiring extensive rehearsals and precise choreography involving cast, crew, and drones.
• Director Philip Barantini utilized innovative filming techniques, including a seamless drone shot in episode two, to create an immersive viewing experience.
• The series, co-written by Stephen Graham, examines the societal and online influences on young boys, avoiding direct references to figures like Andrew Tate to focus on broader cultural impacts.
• Stephen Graham, who stars as the father of the accused teen, emphasized the importance of parental awareness regarding the hidden influences of the internet on children.
• Newcomer Owen Cooper has been praised for his breakout performance as the accused teen, with critics lauding the series' technical mastery and emotional depth.