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Season 1 – Adolescence

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A family's world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate: the charges against their son force them to confront every parent's worst nightmare.
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Adolescence — Season 1

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Stylistically bold and beautifully acted from top to bottom, Adolescence is a masterclass in televisual storytelling and a searing viewing experience that scars.

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Eric Deggans NPR Jun 7
It's the exploration of toxic incel culture and its effect on young men that makes the series a relevant, spellbinding exploration of a pressing moment in modern society. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine Jun 6
Cooper, Doherty, and Graham, who plays Jamie’s guilt-stricken father, are all phenomenal. Go to Full Review
Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express May 29
[Adolescence] is an authentic, searing portrayal of the hardships of growing up in an age when the digital world and social media don’t just overshadow the real but manipulate and maul it in disquieting ways. Go to Full Review
Stefania Sarrubba Screensphere Nov 24
#NotAllMen responses aside, the drama speaks directly to kids like Jamie and dads like Eddie, understanding that the conversation on women’s safety remains unactionable if boys and men stay on the sidelines. Go to Full Review
Sr. Rose Pacatte Patheos Oct 2
“Adolescence” made me feel the inner lives of the main characters... the depth of their love, disappointment, and quiet despair, tinged with hope, is inescapable and with me still – haunting me. Go to Full Review
Anna M.M. Vetticad The Times of India Sep 21
“She must have done something to provoke him.” Adolescence takes a deftly disguised version of this oft-repeated line against female victims of male violence, packaging it in beautiful acting, poignant music, technical brilliance and polished obfuscation. Go to Full Review
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1d A must watch for everyone See more Pierce D. @Pmoney_37 Nov 24 Very relatable emotionally for anyone that’s still in school. Loved that every episode was taken in one big take. This is a show that everyone over the age of 13 should watch because of how relatable it is and life lessons that are learned from it. My mom broke down in tears during the end of the last episode. She was able to relate to the heartbreak that the parents faced when they saw their son being taken away from them. See more Josef G Nov 13 Powerful stuff, one of the greatest uses of the "everything in one long shot" style ever. This makes the show feel incredibly immersive and tense as you experience everything moment to moment alongside the characters, but it also means a lot of things happen off screen and big reveals land in awkward ways. The last episode in particular feels the most strained by this filmmaking style, and started to become a bit of a chore for me to sit through despite the incredible performances. For the most part this show is a masterful exploration of difficult themes and largely succeeds in it's ambitions...just wish that last episode was as engaging as the other 3. See more adele s Nov 5 Absolutely terrible possibly the worst thing I’ve ever watched on Netflix See more Aun M Oct 27 this is as excellent master piece in all ways. Excellent story, excellent direction, excellent performance specially the kid has done amazing job. What a finest actor he is. This show is full of family drama love care and emotions. See more Aksel W. @snow_tiger24 Oct 24 The greatest debut acting performance I have ever witnessed, youngest boy to ever win an Emmy. Simply incredible. Life-changing performance from every actor and actress. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Police break down the door of the Millers' family home; teenage Jamie is arrested and taken in for questioning but insists he's done nothing wrong. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 13, 2025 The police look for answers and the weapon at Jamie's school; they can't get any leads from his friends, until DI Bascombe's son offers to help. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Jamie meets with a psychologist; he's reluctant to speak at first, but eventually he opens up about his complex feelings towards Katie. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 13, 2025 On Eddie's birthday, the Millers try to celebrate like everything is normal; but a series of upsetting events threatens to send the family over the edge. Details
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Season Info

Director
Philip Barantini
Executive Producer
Philip Barantini, Dede Gardner
Screenwriter
Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 13, 2025
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