Adolescence (2025)

Synopsis

Genre:

Crime Drama / Psychological Drama

Cast:

Stephen Graham (Eddie Miller)
Ashley Walters (DI Luke Bascombe)
Faye Marsay (DS Misha Frank)
Mark Stanley (Paul Barlow)
Christine Tremarco (Manda Miller)
Owen Cooper (Jamie Miller)
Amélie Pease (Lisa Miller)
Erin Doherty (Briony Ariston)

Production:

Created by Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham.

Directed by Philip Barantini.

Produced by Warp Films, It’s All Made Up Productions, Matriarch Productions, Plan B Entertainment, One Shoe Films.

Country: United Kingdom.

Language: English.

Release Date & Country:

March 13, 2025 (UK / Global via Netflix)

Number of Seasons & Episodes:

Seasons: 1 (Limited Series)
Episodes: 4 episodes

Episode Runtime / Duration:

Episodes range approximately 51–65 minutes each.

IMDb Rating:

Approximately 7.9/10 (according to TMDB, digital release database)

MPAA / TV Rating:

TV-MA (or equivalent for UK: 16+)

Synopsis:
In Doncaster, England, 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested after the murder of his classmate. As police, his family and a psychologist dig into the case, the narrative explores youth violence, online radicalisation, masculinity, and the family pressures behind tragedy. Each of the four episodes is filmed in one continuous take, elevating the immediacy of the drama.

Why You Should Watch:
Adolescence is a uniquely crafted limited series that merges strong performances, real-time tension and a daring filming technique (continuous takes) to deliver a powerful, unsettling portrait of modern youth and crime. It has garnered critical acclaim for its depth, writing and direction, and stands out as an essential viewing experience for fans of gritty, thought-provoking drama.