Overview

• The British government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has partnered with Netflix to make the series 'Adolescence' available in secondary schools across the UK.
• The initiative aims to foster discussions on online safety, toxic masculinity, and the societal pressures faced by teenagers in the digital age.
• Creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne designed the series to explore systemic issues like misogyny and social isolation, inspired by real-life cases of youth violence.
• The series has achieved over 66 million views globally since its release on March 13, 2025, becoming one of Netflix’s most successful miniseries.
• ‘Adolescence’ employs a unique one-shot filming technique and has been praised for its emotional depth and performances, particularly by debut actor Owen Cooper as Jamie.