Adolescence
A child accused. Everyone left to answer.
Created by Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne
On Netflix
A visceral, ideas-driven psychological drama that uses a child's alleged murder to interrogate contemporary misogyny, patriarchy, and the social structures that shape adolescent violence.
When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Adolescence sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Does Adolescence leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Adolescence easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Adolescence violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Adolescence scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Adolescence, and what each one shares →
Like Adolescence
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Adolescence
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Adolescence, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Adolescence, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Adolescence, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
