When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.
- Nominated for 13 Primetime Emmys
- 9 wins & 28 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'Adolescence' tackles social media's impact, peer pressure, bullying, and modern parenting challenges. It scrutinizes adolescent behavior, mental health, toxic masculinity, and online radicalization. The series also addresses family struggles post-violent incidents involving children. It raises vital questions about societal expectations, parental responsibilities, and technology's broader effects on youth, receiving both praise for its depth and criticism for its heavy themes.
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As a parent, I found it to be an eye-opening watch-scary, puzzling, and deeply psychological. It felt genuine and painfully realistic as the motive behind the crime slowly revealed itself. The pacing of the scenes and the camera work were exceptionally well done. The dialogue was well-written, with just enough silent moments to encourage introspection and allow us to reflect on the issues raised in our own lives and experiences.
Not to mention the incredible acting-the performances were outstanding. I even went back and rewatched some parts after realizing that the young actor had never performed on screen before. What a talent-natural, captivating, and truly remarkable. An amazing start to what will hopefully be a long and successful career on screen.
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Not to mention the incredible acting-the performances were outstanding. I even went back and rewatched some parts after realizing that the young actor had never performed on screen before. What a talent-natural, captivating, and truly remarkable. An amazing start to what will hopefully be a long and successful career on screen.
Thank you!
Did we love him enough, or love him wrong?
Were we too strict, or not strong?
Did we push him too far, expect too much?
Or did we not push him enough?
Did he hide his pain behind a smile?
Were we blind to it all the while?
Did we listen, or just assume?
Did he feel safe in his own room?
Was it the school, the friends he had?
Was it us, were we just bad?
Did we fail him, let him down?
Did he drown while we weren't around?
Was it the screens, the world online?
Did it tell him, "You're not fine"?
Did words on a phone cut too deep?
Did they steal his right to weep?
Could we have stopped it, if we knew?
If we had held him, pulled him through?
If we had said, "We're here, just talk," Would he have stayed, taken one more walk?
Who do we blame? The world? Ourselves?
Do we lock the past on dusty shelves?
Or do we ask, do we learn, So no more Jamies fail to return?
"Adolescence" is a wound so real, A story that makes you stop and feel.
A parent's grief, a lesson told, A tale too heavy to let go cold.
Were we too strict, or not strong?
Did we push him too far, expect too much?
Or did we not push him enough?
Did he hide his pain behind a smile?
Were we blind to it all the while?
Did we listen, or just assume?
Did he feel safe in his own room?
Was it the school, the friends he had?
Was it us, were we just bad?
Did we fail him, let him down?
Did he drown while we weren't around?
Was it the screens, the world online?
Did it tell him, "You're not fine"?
Did words on a phone cut too deep?
Did they steal his right to weep?
Could we have stopped it, if we knew?
If we had held him, pulled him through?
If we had said, "We're here, just talk," Would he have stayed, taken one more walk?
Who do we blame? The world? Ourselves?
Do we lock the past on dusty shelves?
Or do we ask, do we learn, So no more Jamies fail to return?
"Adolescence" is a wound so real, A story that makes you stop and feel.
A parent's grief, a lesson told, A tale too heavy to let go cold.
I didn't expect it to be this gutting... really great writing! Jezus especially episode 3 with the psychologist!!
Really amazing acting..
and the topic is SO important.. i am recommending this to everyone i know..
this technology has been overwhelming us.. making victims of whole generations of kids and young adults, not to mention their unsuspecting parents.. and freaking Zuckerberg and the other tech bros wanna go on like they have no responsibility.. yeah, well, watch this series to understand that ALL of us bear a responsibility AND we're SO INTERCONNECTED that we cannot possibly deny it.
Really amazing acting..
and the topic is SO important.. i am recommending this to everyone i know..
this technology has been overwhelming us.. making victims of whole generations of kids and young adults, not to mention their unsuspecting parents.. and freaking Zuckerberg and the other tech bros wanna go on like they have no responsibility.. yeah, well, watch this series to understand that ALL of us bear a responsibility AND we're SO INTERCONNECTED that we cannot possibly deny it.
Everyone is praising the acting, cinematography, and the astonishing technical achievement of filming an entire episode in a single continuous shot. And rightfully so. But in the end, what moved me the most in this real-time drama was something far more intimate-the heartbreaking realization of a father who comes to understand that he doesn't truly know his own son.
What can we really do as parents? How much control do we have over the people our children become? Are we responsible for both their virtues and their failings? These are the profound and unsettling questions at the heart of this masterfully crafted slow-burn drama. Every element-its pacing, its visual language, its raw performances-works in perfect harmony to confront us with this timeless, universal dilemma.
What can we really do as parents? How much control do we have over the people our children become? Are we responsible for both their virtues and their failings? These are the profound and unsettling questions at the heart of this masterfully crafted slow-burn drama. Every element-its pacing, its visual language, its raw performances-works in perfect harmony to confront us with this timeless, universal dilemma.
10pyswrg
What an amazing performance from a newcomer. Single, continuous shots, and he hold his own for 50+ minutes an episode. Owen Cooper is a prodigy.
Owen Cooper is the breakout star of Netflix's "Adolescence," a gripping drama featuring Stephen Graham. This 15-year-old from Manchester makes his on-screen debut as Jamie Miller, a young boy accused of a shocking crime. His performance is drawing considerable attention, with many predicting a bright future for the young actor. The series delves into the intense turmoil faced by Jamie and his family, and Cooper's portrayal captures the complexities of a teenager caught in a harrowing situation. He has gone from a normal school boy, to the lead in a high profile netflix drama.
Owen Cooper is the breakout star of Netflix's "Adolescence," a gripping drama featuring Stephen Graham. This 15-year-old from Manchester makes his on-screen debut as Jamie Miller, a young boy accused of a shocking crime. His performance is drawing considerable attention, with many predicting a bright future for the young actor. The series delves into the intense turmoil faced by Jamie and his family, and Cooper's portrayal captures the complexities of a teenager caught in a harrowing situation. He has gone from a normal school boy, to the lead in a high profile netflix drama.
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- TriviaEpisode three was the first to be shot. It was newcomer Owen Cooper's first time on a set.
- Crazy creditsAt the start of each episode, pictures of the young cast members as children are shown.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 20 Most Impressive Single Shot Takes in TV (2025)
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