Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Earns Acclaim for Bold Storytelling and Powerful Performances

The four-part drama explores the societal and familial factors behind a teenager’s shocking crime through a technically ambitious, real-time narrative.

Adolescence is a Netflix series co-created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, centered on the arrest and trial of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.
Each of the four episodes is filmed in a single continuous take, a technical feat praised for its immersive and realistic storytelling.
The show examines themes such as online radicalization, toxic masculinity, and the challenges of parenting in a digital age, with references to the influence of figures like Andrew Tate.
Episode three, featuring a gripping dialogue between Jamie and a psychologist played by Erin Doherty, has been particularly lauded for its performances and emotional depth.
Critics have highlighted the series’ refusal to provide simple answers, instead focusing on nuanced questions about societal responsibility and the complexities of adolescence.