Since its release, “Adolescence” has dominated Netflix, holding the No. 1 spot and racking up an impressive 24.3 million views in its first four days on the streaming service. And for good reason: This four-episode miniseries stands out as one of the best TV releases of the year so far.
With a harrowing story of a family suddenly torn apart and a unique real-time format (each episode unfolds in a single, continuous take, something director Philip Barantini is known for), it’s no surprise the show continues to do so well.
Written by Jack Thorne, “Adolescence” begins on the fateful morning that shatters the seemingly ordinary life of the Miller family. Armed officers burst into their home and arrest 13-year-old Jamie (Owen Cooper), accusing him of murdering a teenage girl who goes to his school. Taken to the police station, he becomes
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