Netflix just got a gripping crime drama show that’s already hit No. 1 — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

If you’re in the mood for a tense, emotionally charged crime drama, Netflix’s latest hit “Adolescence” should be at the top of your list.

Directed by “Boiling Point” filmmaker Philip Barantini, this gripping show debuted on the streaming service last week (March 13) and has already snatched the No. 1 spot from “Running Point.”

With its harrowing story of a family suddenly torn apart, and its unique real-time format (each episode unfolds in a single, continuous take), it’s no surprise this show is doing so well.

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The four-part series follows the devastating fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of his classmate. His parents, played by Stephen Graham and Christine Tremarco, struggle to make sense of the shocking accusations.

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