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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 Read all reviews

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Dante R. @DanteTruth 1d Average Netflix work, hey we have an idea but we are going to draggggggggggggg it out and fill it with useless, pointless dialogues. Yes, one shot is cool, but it does not work. I mean, it worked in Birdman or God of War, but not here. Again, an average Netflix show; the first episode is compelling, but the later episodes are 2008. See more Bill M @MtnOne 1d Critics are enamored with the filming techniques and emotive acting, but the plot is shallow. The series takes four episodes to beat the audience over the head with a simplistic moral message that could have easily been conveyed in a fraction of the time. See more Andy T. @Supahwatchmovies 5d The one shot filmography was absolutely brilliant. Can appreciate the directors use of filming to make this series unique. See more Lisa K. @snugg1ebunne 6d Incredible performances but after episode four I M feeling that the whole story was not resolved. Is more coming? What am I misinformed here? Was it meant to end with just the parents breaking down on Eddie’s birthday? See more Cj J. @cjames2397 Jan 27 This show had potential but went to complete garbage after episode one See more Adam R. @Rettig70 Jan 27 It had all the makings of a good show, without any detail. Very disappointing. See more Read all reviews
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Ashley Walters

Bascombe

Owen Cooper

Jamie Miller

Stephen Graham

Eddie Miller

Faye Marsay

DS Misha Frank

Christine Tremarco

Manda Miller

Amélie Pease

Lisa Miller

Episodes

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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