Netflix's 'Adolescence' Explores Incel Culture and Social Media's Impact on Youth

The new drama series, co-created by Stephen Graham, uses a single-take format to examine societal issues through the lens of a murder investigation involving teenagers.

'Adolescence,' a four-part Netflix drama, follows the story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a teenage girl, raising questions about societal and systemic failures.
Stephen Graham, who co-created and stars in the series, was inspired by real-life cases of youth violence and the rising influence of incel culture online.
The series uniquely employs a one-take filming technique for each episode, creating an intense and immersive viewing experience.
The show delves into the role of social media in exposing children to harmful ideologies and the challenges of addressing these issues within educational, parental, and governmental systems.
Warp Films, known for its bold storytelling, produced the series, which was filmed on location in West Yorkshire, England, with support from Netflix.