5 reasons to watch Adolescence on Netflix, the crime-drama taking the internet by storm
A limited series called Adolescence released on Netflix recently and it has become a fan favourite now. If you haven't watched the show yet, then here is a look at 5 reasons why you must watch Adolescence.
Some shows and movies are true works of art, and Netflix¡¯s latest series, Adolescence, is the perfect example. Recently released on OTT, the show tells the tale of a youngster who has been charged with murder. Despite just having four episodes, each lasting between fifty and an hour, it has captured people's attention to the point that they are unable to stop talking about it. People's minds are being blown away by the show's combination of superb storytelling, amazing casting, and excellent direction. If you haven't seen the show yet but are still not convinced, read these five compelling reasons.
5 reasons to watch Adolescence on Netflix
Powerful casting
You can't take your eyes off the screen because every single individual in the show is so amazing. Jamie Miller, the alleged adolescent killer, is portrayed by Owen Cooper. Stephen Graham, who co-created Adolescence, portrays Jamie's father, Eddie Miller. Erin Doherty plays Briony Ariston, the professional psychologist assigned to Jamie's case, and Ashley Walters plays Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe.
The makers, oh sorry, masterminds
Philip Barantini, who used a similar continuous one-shot technique in the 2021 BAFTA and BIFA-nominated film Boiling Point, is the director of Adolescence, which was co-created and written by Graham and Jack Thorne .
Filmed in one continuous shot
Every moment, including weeks of rehearsals, was meticulously planned, according to director Philip Barantini. These included one week for the tech team working on the series and another week with the cast. Crazy right?
Q: Surely they didn¡¯t actually film each episode in one shot, right?!
¡ª Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 15, 2025
They absolutely did! If you can¡¯t see the joins, it¡¯s because there aren¡¯t any. Each episode was genuinely filmed in real-time in one continuous shot. We promise!
The concept/storyline
When 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl who attends his school, Adolescence recounts how the world of a family is completely upended.
Somehow #Adolescence was Owen Cooper's first ever on-screen role and he absolutely nailed it. pic.twitter.com/ElNXK3KU6x
¡ª Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 15, 2025
It's a limited series
While you might think that there will be many episodes to watch, there are just four episodes, ranging in length from fifty minutes to an hour or a little bit longer. Even though these fifty minutes may seem excessive at this point, you wouldn't want them to end. Yes that's how gripping it is.
When and where to watch Adolescence?
You can stream Adolescence on Netflix now.
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