William O
It’s not the sort of show you’d watch with 6-8yo Billy or Billie for that matter; but it’s a great for exactly that reason. Maybe if Mom, dad, Billy and Billie, all sat down and watch this limited series, now streaming on NetFlix, they would understand each other better and better express themselves. The series follows Jamie Miller, a very young 13yo-teen, played aptly by Owen Cooper. The language is raw and straight off the streets of London, Dublin, L.A., San Antonio, or anywhere. He uses the sort of vulgar kid jargon, referencing private-parts, and more (and much worse), and is quick tempered and easily moved to be loud and sometimes violent anger. The series is real and gripping as Jamie is arrested on a shocking charge of attempted murder. “Adolescence” is four (4) episodes, and makes an appropriate starting point for hard talks with children and young relatives about life, school, education, sex, their body, self image, goals, hobbies & interests… there is so much that can be taken from this series.
~William J. O’Brien (Oh), is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and currently lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his husband and enjoys television, radio, films, music and of course a good series👍🏼🤓
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04/16/25
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Frances L
It's sad I have to rate this like this. With the right writer this could have been epic. But it wasn't. It was incredibly underdeveloped. The viewer is left questioning everything. It's like they didn't know what they were doing. The only good thing was the kid actor who gave one heck of a performance.
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03/25/25
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It shows how important to be so close to our children and understand the language they talk. They parents although they were a good family living under one roof but non of them did an effort to be close to each other especially to their kids.
The parents continued their lives as if nothing happened, they thought kids sitting alone in their bedroom over their phones is a good behavior rather than being out playing normally like others.
It shows the importance of educating our children not to bully each other as it might lead to bad acts and reactions. Girls and boys should be taught to talk politely even they don’t like each other.
Part of what the boy did is trying to prove that he is a man to his father and he can handle it all.
He kept lying and didn’t admit the crime which would helped him if he did so. The parents didn’t care to have a good lawyer to protect their child.
The school was trying to do something, but all parents were far from their children: the police man , this family,…
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03/25/25
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Ju and Rich L
Rather mixed opinion. The conversation between Jamie and the physiologist is completely unrealistic between them both, the conversations between the two are more a conversation between a youth of say 16 years and not a 13 year old. The later piece involving the family in the van going for paint to remove offensive words beggars belief. Would any family with their son facing life in prison behalf in such away!
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03/21/25
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Linda H
The acting is absolutely superb but again we are being brainwashed regarding adolescent white boys. I would love to see the statistics on this type of crime. The UK might do good drama but everything they produce is bbc left. I would love a realistic drama in the UK. That would be the uncomfortable truth.
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03/21/25
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Zachary S
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
Summary:
Netflix’s Adolescence is a gripping, emotional, and thought-provoking limited series that everyone should see. In just four episodes, it dives deep into the realities of bullying, mental health, and the consequences of silence. While I wish it had been longer to explore the characters and their world more fully, what they achieved in this short time was nothing short of incredible.
Direction & Cinematography:
One of the most unique aspects of Adolescence is its one-shot filming style—each episode is captured in a single continuous take. At first, I was unsure about this approach, but it completely immerses you in the story, making the chaos and tension feel even more real. Hats off to the directing and cinematography teams for pulling this off so seamlessly.
Performances & Writing:
The acting in this series is phenomenal. Every performance feels raw and authentic, which makes the story hit even harder. The writing is just as strong, tackling heavy themes without feeling forced or exaggerated. One of the most important takeaways from this series is that we don’t always know what’s going on in people’s lives. Even when someone appears to have a good life on the surface, they may be struggling in ways we can’t see. Adolescence reminds us why it’s so important to check in on others and not ignore the warning signs.
Impact & Message:
More than just entertainment, Adolescence carries an important message: if you’re struggling, talk to someone. If you see someone else struggling, speak up. The consequences of silence can be devastating, and this series does an incredible job of showing that.
Final Thoughts:
At the end of the day, it’s just a TV show—but TV shows can have a real impact, especially in a generation that spends so much time in front of screens. Adolescence has the potential to open eyes, start conversations, and hopefully make a difference.
Would I recommend Adolescence? Absolutely. This is one of the most powerful shows I’ve watched in a long time.
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03/20/25
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