¡®Contradiction sells...¡¯: Sudhir Mishra is not too impressed with Adolescence, questions Netflix show popularity; fans not too happy

Have you finished watching Adolescence on Netflix? The show has garnered worldwide appreciation for various reasons, including its compelling storytelling and outstanding performance by the 13-year-old child actor Owen Cooper. However, on the other hand, Indian filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has raised eyebrows about the show getting admiration among Indian audiences.

The 66-year-old filmmaker took to his X (formerly called Twitter) and shared a cryptic post about the Netflix series. In the post, the 'Chameli' maker questioned the show's going viral and ranking number one currently.

Sudhir Mishra expresses his concern over adolescence ranking number one

The filmmaker, in his post, expressed his concern over his views on the growing popularity of the show in India. According to him, the show violates every rule taught by bad scriptwriting schools.

Mishra in his post said, "How come Adolescence is the No. 1 show on Netflix India. All conventional wisdom is against it . Indians are not supposed to like slow Burners . It violates every rule taught by bad script writing schools. It spirals down instead of soaring up . It¡¯s the best news in years."

How come Adolescence is the No 1 show on Netflix india . All conventional wisdom is against it . Indians are not supposed to like slow Burners . It violates every rule of taught by bad script writing schools . It spirals down instead of soaring up . It¡¯s the best news in years.

¡ª Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) April 1, 2025

Netizens react to the comments made by Sudhir Mishra

As soon as the post surfaced on X, the post quickly went viral. Users started sharing their views on the same; one user wrote, "If the West likes it, we will generally watch it to virtue signal and sound cool at parties."

if the West likes it, we will generally watch it to virtue signal and sound cool at parties.

¡ª Viraj Sheth (@viraj_sheth) April 1, 2025

"I found it too slow! Not at all interesting! I had to skip the last episode," a user expressed.

I found it too slow! Not at all interesting! Had to skip the last episode.

¡ª Dr Arpit Parmar, MD, DM (@Dr_ArpitParmar) April 1, 2025

Another said, How is a show with four episodes a slow burner? Oh my god, we need to learn from Sudhir for our Oscars. Right."

How is a show with four episodes a slow burner? Oh my god, we need to learn from Sudhir for our Oscars. Right.

¡ª Rudrajyoti Nath Ray (@Rudespot) April 1, 2025

"Any script that honestly looks at contemporary problem and hidden anxieties should work."

While according to one user, "Dichotomy of Netflix in India is click-confirmation. A derogatory review about an art piece will probably get more clicks than a purpose-led review. That¡¯s the pulse of Indian consumption. Contradiction sells like hot cake."

Alia Bhatt, Masaba Gupta and Anurag Kashyap react to adolescence

Sudhir Mishra's critical review about the show comes after top actors from Bollywood, including Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.

A few weeks ago, Adolescence caught the attention of actress Alia Bhatt, who praised and applauded the team for their incredible work.

Credit: X

Meanwhile, fashion designer and actor Masaba Gupta was among the first ones to share her thoughts on the same. She said, "Imagine a world of content where you have seamless one-shot episodes. Not one actor misses a beat. Not one. Not even the guy doing nothing in the back. Imagine massive critical acclaim, entertainment, and not being able to take your eyes off the screen. Imagine amazement, shock, goosebumps ¨C not because of cringe content but absolute SOLID work from every single department."

Not only her, but filmmaker Anurag Kashyap too jumped in the bandwagon; he said, ¡°How do we ever create something so powerful and honest with a bunch of the most dishonest and morally corrupt @netflix.in backed so strongly by the boss in LA?"