Episode #1.1

The outstanding storyline full of intrigue and mystery made the episode grab all my attention from the first minutes and kept the suspense until the end. You may have already known whether he did or not but you wouldn't be sure until the very end.

The fact that it was shot in a single sequence shot made the whole police process and interrogation even more immersive. And every scene transition felt so organic that I feel like no moment was wasted.

The performances of all the cast is very good, but I highlight Stephen Graham's performance, his look and body language in 2 specific scenes were splendid.

I'm in.

This was one of the most tense experiences i have had in a first episode of a TV show! My hands were sweaty almost the entire way through!

The way it is dhot, is an achievement of its own.. just the viewer tracking this one camera.. experiencing everything as it happens.. seeing the plot slowly unfold before your eyes, was brilliant!

On top of all that you get some acting performances thst already feel award worthy.. just based on this first episode, so that is saying something! The kid playing Jamie is one of the best teen performances i have seen in a long time! It felt so real, and watching him i forgot that I wad watching a TV show with an actor!

Do yourself a favor and check this out if you haven't already! What a surprise!

I turned on this episode without any particular expectations, especially since I'm not a fan of shows with such little episodes.

However, this first episode hooked me from the beginning. First and foremost, the entire episode being recorded in one shot - WOW! Thanks to this method I could feel the action better, just as if I was there.

Beside that, I loved the fact the timings in the story and in the episode timer was 1:1. What I mean is that Jamie was busted at 6:15 a.m and his questioning was finished at 7:12 a.m and it took exactly 57 minutes of the episode.

It looks like the promising show and I hope it won't be destroyed later on.

Absolutely groundbreaking!

Adolescence Episode 1 is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. The entire episode was filmed with a single camera in one continuous shot - a feat that's not only technically impressive but emotionally captivating. The seamless flow of the camera creates an intense sense of immersion, pulling you directly into the raw, unfiltered reality of the characters lives.

The performances are so authentic that you almost forget you're watching fiction. The actors ability to maintain such natural, emotionally charged energy without a single cut is remarkable. The direction is bold and masterful, making every movement and piece of dialogue feel organic and intentional.

The single-shot approach adds a layer of intimacy and urgency that perfectly mirrors the chaos and vulnerability of adolescence itself. Every moment feels immediate and real, heightening the emotional stakes and drawing you into the characters struggles and triumphs.

This isn't just good television - it's an artistic achievement. Episode 1 of Adolescence sets the bar incredibly high and leaves you eager for more. A must-watch for anyone who appreciates bold storytelling and impeccable craftsmanship.

To think of creating single shot is one thing then to do it for an entire hour + 3 other episodes of approximately the runtime is insane feet. For that alone, the limited series should be praised. I don't think we realise how hard it is to make few minutes worth of single shot let alone an hour long. I see tons of hate for the series due to "poor" representation of the white people, saying that this was based on a real case of a black juvenile. Personally I see no harm in that as long as the crime isn't altered in anyway. I think the actor had done an incredible job and managed to bring us out of the racial view (if anyone had one to begin with). If I had to pin on a negative, a few bad acting was bound to happen when it comes to this type of making.