Netflix's 'Adolescence' Explores Toxic Masculinity and Youth Violence

The four-part series examines the influences shaping a young boy accused of murder, raising questions about societal accountability.

'Adolescence' is a new Netflix drama co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, focusing on the psychological and social factors behind a 13-year-old boy's violent crime.
The series uses a continuous one-shot approach across its four episodes, offering an intense, real-time perspective on the unfolding events.
Key themes include the impact of online incel culture, toxic masculinity, and the role of societal and familial influences on young people.
Stephen Graham, who also stars as the boy's father, has emphasized the need for parents to be mindful of external influences shaping their children's behavior.
The show does not aim to provide definitive answers but instead encourages dialogue about the complex factors driving youth violence.