Netflix's 'Adolescence' Stuns Audiences With One-Take Filming and Complex Themes

The four-part series explores the fallout of a teen stabbing while tackling internet influence, incel culture, and male rage.

Each episode of 'Adolescence' was filmed in a single continuous shot, requiring extensive rehearsals and precise choreography involving cast, crew, and drones.
Director Philip Barantini utilized innovative filming techniques, including a seamless drone shot in episode two, to create an immersive viewing experience.
The series, co-written by Stephen Graham, examines the societal and online influences on young boys, avoiding direct references to figures like Andrew Tate to focus on broader cultural impacts.
Stephen Graham, who stars as the father of the accused teen, emphasized the importance of parental awareness regarding the hidden influences of the internet on children.
Newcomer Owen Cooper has been praised for his breakout performance as the accused teen, with critics lauding the series' technical mastery and emotional depth.