The new miniseries "Adolescence" has caught attention on Netflix for its impactful and raw theme. Creators Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham explore male anger and notions of masculinity in contemporary society. They question how extreme situations arise where a teenager stabs a schoolmate to death.
Stephen Graham, who plays the father of the arrested teenager in the series, expressed his concern about it, mentioning that the plot reflects the worst nightmare of an average family. The series, consisting of only four episodes filmed in continuous takes, follows the story of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old accused of murder in northern England. Throughout the plot, a detective and a therapist investigate what happened.
The series is not based on specific real events but stems from the constant news about violence among young people that one of the writers observed on television. The cast of "Adolescence" is led by actors like Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Stephen Graham, Faye Marsay, and Christine Tremarco, among others.
Director Philip Barantini and writer Jack Thorne worked hard on the production of the series, which was mostly filmed in Pontefract, England. Although the plot is fictional, the series aims to prompt reflection on youth violence and its repercussions in today's society. With only four episodes, "Adolescence" has managed to create an impact and spark the public's interest due to its realistic and provocative approach.