Netflix’s latest crime series, Adolescence, has taken the digital world by storm breaking several records in its first 15 days of release. The limited series debuted on March 13 and quickly climbed the charts, solidifying its place as one of the platform’s biggest hits. Directed by Philip Barantini, Adolescence is co-created and written by Graham and Jack Thorne and each episode of the show has been shot in a single take. Starring Stephen Graham as Eddie and Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, the film explores themes of guilt, denial and the impact of upbringing on one’s fate.
Dominating Netflix’s Top 10 Charts
In just two weeks, Adolescence has skyrocketed to the top of Netflix’s global rankings. The series has secured the number one spot on the platform’s weekly Top 10 list in its second week bringing in 42 million views. This has brought its total viewership to a whooping 66.3 million, making it Netflix’s most watched limited-series of all time.
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A Thrilling Crime Drama With An Intriguing Plot
The series follows a seemingly normal family whose life takes a dark turn when their 13- year- old son Jamie Miller is arrested for the shocking murder of a teenage girl from his school. As the investigations unfolds and secrets come to light, the audience is left shocked and on the edge of their seats due to its gripping plot and As the film concludes, Jamie’s parents are left shattered, drowning in guilt and regret. Eddie and his wife question whether different choices could have altered Jamie’s fate. The tragic ending forces the audience to re-think on topics like parenting, responsibility and devastating consequences of triggered anger.
