Why everyone’s talking about Adolescence on Netflix (and why you should too)
Available on Netflix since March 13, the Adolescence series leaves no one indifferent. In just four episodes, it raises social issues that are as disturbing as they are necessary.
A disturbing series
Adolescence, a four-part mini-series, tells the story of Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering his classmate Katie. Each episode, filmed in real time and in a single shot, plunges the viewer into an intense psychological huis clos. Far from a classic investigation, the series asks: not “did he kill?” but “why would such an act be possible?”
What makes Adolescence even more striking is its chilling source of inspiration: a number of very real incidents in the UK. Stephen Graham, co-creator and actor of the series, confides his shock at the repetition of these acts, in particular the aggression of young girls by very young boys.
Social criticism that hits the nail on the head
Graham and screenwriter Jack Thorne’s ambition is not to provide ready-made answers, but to ask the right questions. The series examines a society where male violence, fueled by the rise of the manosphere, is taking on disturbing proportions.
Every day in the UK, 3,000 crimes against women are reported. An alarming figure that gives the series its full meaning. With empathy but without concession, Adolescence questions our collective responsibility.
Where to see Adolescence?
The entire series has been available on Netflix since March 13. If you’re looking for strong, provocative and intelligent content, this is a series not to be missed.
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