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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
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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Katie G @kaeiss 1d absolutely gut wrenching and eye opening. this series is definitely not for the faint of heart, and is such an emotional piece. incredible performance by all involved, especially the people behind the scenes. each episode had no cuts and was filmed in one continuous take leaving no room for error. i cannot stress enough the talent of each actor and actress, every single person conveyed such raw emotion and i could not look away. wow. just wow. See more Brian K @Duckybucky54 2d This movie is gut wrenching as a parent. To see a child fall from grace and do such a violent act, would be too much to take. The far reaching impact is palpable. The guilt, all consuming as the parents. Yet, this child never takes responsibility. Saying he's sorry to his dad, is hardly enough. He even regrets, admitting his guilt, when he found out his mom and sister were in the van. This movies' pace is cathartic and moving, with beautifully believable acting. See more Fred W @Freddy_Styxx 3d You can't even call it slow burn bc nothing really happens after the arrest. Extremely long winded, drawn out scenes like the psychological assessment that should amount to a few takes fill a whole episode. There is barely any coherence, almost like an anthology of the different parties involved without connection to each other, always from their personal perspective during one certain event in one certain setting. This is an extremely minimalistic style and lazy writing masked as creative - if I wanted this, I'd visit a theater. And ofc you don't get an answer in the end. What has happened has happend and eventually everyone somehow comes to terms with it. Just annoying and boring. See more Carlos Samuel E Dec 19 Realmente está serie trata de incluir algo nuevo pero de modo mortifico, para una nueva era de adolescentes See more Jani L Dec 10 It definitely isn’t an absolute must-see. It’s an absolutely horrific masterpiece that is too real for many. No idea why and how someone could do something like that but there’s no denying the craftmanship is second to none. See more Ege Sarp D Dec 9 One of the best TV-series, I have ever watched so far. Incredible acting performances from all the cast and amazing story telling, camera work, etc. everything is perfect about this show. There is not a single thing, bad about this show. This show should be mandatory for every parent. Absolute cinema! 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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