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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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Critics Consensus

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
Stephen A. Russell Orion's Shoulder (Substack) Jan 3
Matthew Lewis’ one-shot cinematography is, of course, stunning, as is the writing and Graham and Owen Cooper’s performances. But for me, the real knockout of this uncomfortably knotty show ... is Erin Doherty 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
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Matheus p @MatheusP 1d A série é fenomenal! O estilo de direção deu o tom adequado a série, a tornando em determinados episódios eletrizante e em outros episódios deu um ar de suspense investigativo. As atuações são maravilhosas, principalmente a do protagonista, se é que podemos chama-lo assim. Os diálogos são incríveis e a sequencia dos episódios foi perfeita. Me arrisco a dizer que essa foi a melhor minissérie que eu já vi. Por fim, a mensagem que a série quer passar sobre os dias atuais é extremamente válida, o que torna a mini série ainda melhor. See more Jeffery H @Jebediah55 2d Would have been far better if they didn't race swap the actual real life boy from Black to White, and dealt with the real story and not a whitewash. See more Matt G @mgilbert10 4d Would have been great as a 2-episode series. At first, the one shot effect was neat, but by episode 3 it felt like a tool to fill time. Became a real chore to get through all of it, nearly fast forwarded the last 45 minutes. See more erika r @erikarech 5d Owen Cooper is incredible. Ep 3 had me both deeply unsettled and in awe. All the actors did a fantastic job and I find the one take episodes refreshingly unique and very well done. It can get a bit slow, but that falls in line with the "real time" nature of the direction. See more Connie M @rottenlou 5d Wow. So emotional. I can see why it won and actors won awards. See more Torben P @ArcadeHigh 5d Adolescence is a gripping crime drama that pulls you straight into the shockwaves following the arrest of a 13-year-old accused of murder. Told in intense, single-take episodes, it feels immediate, raw, and emotionally relentless. The performances are exceptional across the board. Owen Cooper is devastatingly convincing, Stephen Graham brings quiet heartbreak, and Erin Doherty is outstanding, adding depth and humanity to a story that never takes the easy way out. Bleak, bold, and painfully real, Adolescence doesn’t aim to comfort. It aims to confront, and it succeeds. 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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