Adolescence
Overview
Adolescence is a 2025 crime drama television series created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne for Netflix. The four-part, real-time drama follows Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old boy who is arrested for the murder of a fellow student. Each episode consists of a single, continuous shot. The first episode follows the police as they arrest Jamie. The second episode follows the interrogation, where Jamie confesses. The third episode follows Jamie's family as they cope. The fourth episode follows Jamie's trial and conviction. The series is a powerful exploration of masculinity, violence, and the failures of the system. It has been praised for its innovative format, its raw performances, and its unflinching look at the criminal justice system. Stephen Graham delivers a devastating performance as Jamie's father, and newcomer Owen Cooper is remarkable as the troubled teenager at the center of the story.
