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Fresh off the heels of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence, writer Jack Thorne has nailed down his next project. The BAFTA-winning writer is set to adapt Suzanne Heywood's international bestseller and incredible true story detailed in "Wavewalker: Breaking Free" (via Deadline). Heywood's 2023 memoir recounts the author's childhood spent on a decade-long, unplanned sailing voyage around the world with her parents and brother. The book details the difficulties of life at sea, including storms, isolation, and limited education, while also exploring the dynamics within her family.

James Norton, a renowned English actor known for roles in television, film, and theater, who has gained acclaim for his performances in Happy Valley, Grantchester, and McMafia, asa well as becoming a favorite for the next James Bond, will lead the series as Heywood's father. While speaking about the "amazing role," Norton discussed the "beautiful picture" that the adaptation will tell:

"What starts...

Following the success of Adolescence, executive producers Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters opened up about the possibility of doing another season of Netflix’s newest crime drama series. In the show, Graham portrays the role of Eddie Miller, the father of a 13-year-old boy who has been accused of murdering his female classmate.

Netflix’s Adolescence was originally developed as a limited drama. However, this may possibly change due to the show’s ongoing critical and streaming success. Speaking with Variety, when asked if the streamer had already reached out to them for a potential second season, Graham and Walters confirmed that nothing is really official, but admitted that they’re indeed considering the possibility of working on another story for Adolescence Season 2. "Possibly, let’s see how the figures are," Graham said with a smirk. "But yeah, there’s the possibility of developing another story." However, Walters also acknowledged...

Netflix has so many great shows that have hit all sorts of records not just for the streamer itself, but in television in general. Think Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and more. Those are big series' though, and you kind of come to expect that to happen for those types of shows. But what about a limited series? Those are harder to break through. And yet, there's one that just did.

Adolescence sets a record for Netflix and the UK

Everyone's been talking about Adolescence on Netflix since the one-shot crime drama premiered on March 13, 2025. It's only been a couple of weeks, and already the Stephen Graham-led production has set a record for both Netflix, and the UK itself as it's a British series.

The show currently has totaled up 66.3 million views in just two weeks, making it the most-watched and biggest limited series for Netflix. That's also true for the UK as a whole.

The youngest male actor to win a Primetime Emmy Award is Scott Jacoby, who at 16 years old set an age record in 1973 when he prevailed in Best Drama Supporting Actor for That Certain Summer. Now, 52 years later, that milestone could be broken should Adolescence breakthrough Owen Cooper, age 15, prevail at the 2025 Emmys.

Jacoby continued working until 1991, with his last credited project being Son of Darkness: To Die for II. Comparatively, the youngest female Emmy champs are Roxana Zal and Kristy McNichol (who was 15 when she won Best Drama Supporting Actress for Family in 1977; she would win again in 1979 at age 17).

In Adolescence, Cooper plays Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old teenage murder suspect, who repeatedly denies stabbing a female schoolmate. Jamie's father, Eddie Miller, played by Stephen Graham, eventually has his own questions about his son's guilt. The four-episode crime drama is co-created and co-written by Graham and Jack Thorne. Each episode...

Since its release on March 13, 2025, Long Bright River has been one of the most popular shows Peacock. Based on the book of the same name by Liz Moore, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Amanda Seyfried stars as police officer Mickey Fitzpatrick, who patrols her hometown neighborhood in Philadelphia. Suddenly, she finds herself unraveling a mystery.

Not only does she look out for the young female sex workers in her neighborhood, but she also keeps an eye on her estranged sister Kacey. As more and more of the women turn up dead under suspicious circumstances, she worries when she can't locate Kacey. As Mickey pieces the puzzle together, it's a thrilling yet heartbreaking ride until the final reveal.

Because Long Bright River has been designated as a limited series, there's unlikely to be a season 2. But that doesn't mean there aren't more gripping mystery and thriller series out there...

One of the most gratifying things for Stephen Graham, who stars in the newly released drama Adolescence, is all the conversations it’s starting.

The four-part limited series centers on the aftermath of a shocking act of violence and how it affects a school, a community, and a family. Graham plays the patriarch of that family, Eddie Miller, whose 13-year-old son, Jamie (Owen Cooper), has been accused of murdering a schoolmate named Katie (Emilia Holliday).

Graham, who also co-created and co-wrote Adolescence with Jack Thorne, had always hoped that the show would be greeted with the same kind of “love … integrity … [and] respect” that everyone who worked on it had put into it, but he says that it’s been incredible to be greeted by people from all walks of life who have been moved by what they’ve seen.

A woman came up to him recently on...

One of the most powerful moments in Adolescence comes in its final scene, when Stephen Graham’s character, Eddie Miller, is left alone in his son’s bedroom, holding Jamie’s teddy bear. This small but deeply emotional scene speaks volumes about Eddie’s grief, guilt, and love for his son. It also serves as the perfect conclusion to a story that has explored the complexities of parenthood, masculinity, and the ripple effects of one tragic act.

The Symbolism of the Teddy Bear

Director Philip Barantini almost left this moment out of the show, but his decision to include it added a whole new layer of emotional depth. The teddy bear is more than just a childhood relic; it represents the son Eddie feels he has lost. Jamie, who has just changed his plea to guilty for killing his classmate Katie, is no longer the innocent boy Eddie once knew.

Fans are demanding accolades for Netflix’s Adolescence (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Netflix viewers are rallying behind a “haunting” new drama, demanding it be showered with awards as they heap praise on both its creator and star, Stephen Graham.

The British actor, known for his powerful performances in The Irishman and This is England, has once again captivated audiences, but this time with Adolescence, a gripping four-part miniseries that has left viewers reeling.

Stephen Graham Shines as Both Star and Creator

In the limited series, Graham not only takes center stage as Eddie Miller but also serves as the show’s creator and executive producer, cementing his status as one of the most formidable talents in British television.

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Ever since its March 13, 2025 debut on Netflix, the four-episode mini-series Adolescence has been getting more and more attention. The interesting premise, combined with great acting, as well as the technical aspect, all contributed to the series’ popularity and we can say that it will remain as one of Netflix’s biggest hits.

Among the people who liked the series is Hideo Kojima, the famous Japanese video game designer who brought us hits such as Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. In a recent social media post, Kojima praised the series.

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Adolescence is centered around the case of a 13-year-old English schoolboy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) who is arrested for the murder of a female classmate.

Through the analysis of the case, it is discovered that the boy was a victim of abuse on social media and related to incel culture.

Adolescence is a compelling Netflix series that examines the dark consequences of toxic masculinity and online radicalization among youth. The narrative centers on the Miller family, whose lives are upended when 13-year-old Jamie is arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard. Through powerful performances and a thought-provoking storyline, the series sheds light on the pervasive influence of the “manosphere” and the challenges faced by modern adolescents. This article provides an overview of the plot and introduces the ensemble cast of Adolescence that brings this poignant story to life.

Plot Overview:

Set in a northern English town, Adolescence begins with the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie Miller for the fatal stabbing of his classmate, Katie Leonard. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes evident that Jamie had been influenced by toxic online communities promoting misogyny and violence. The series delves into the psychological and social factors contributing to Jamie’s actions,...

Adolescence On Netflix Lands As A Huge Success (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Netflix series Adolescence is all over social media for the right reasons. It shows the darker side of teenage years and the challenges faced in those complicated years. Owen Cooper shines in the lead role, showcasing a powerful performance along with the important supporting actors. The miniseries is one of the most talked-about topics on the internet and garnered record views in less than five days. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The British crime drama is a miniseries comprised of four episodes, each about an hour long. It has been created by Erin Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini. Graham also stars in the series as Eddie Miller, Jamie Miller’s father, alongside Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley, and Amélie Pease.

The Netflix series Adolescence follows Owen Cooper, 13-year-old schoolboy Jamie Miller,...

“Peaky Binders” favorite Stephen Graham stars in the Netflix series “Adolescence” as a man whose world is shattered when his 13-year-old son (newcomer Owen Cooper) is accused of murdering a female classmate.

Graham wrote ad co-created the series with Jack Thorne, whose previous work includes the 2022 sports drama “The Swimmers” and the 2024 biopic “Joy.”

Like the BAFTA-nominated feature “Boiling Point,” which also starred Graham, the series is filmed in a continuous one-shot style by Philip Barantini.

Here’s who plays who in the cast, which also includes co-stars Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley and newcomer Amélie Pease.

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. (Credit: Netflix) Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller

13-year-old Jamie is accused of the horrific murder of a classmate. This is Cooper’s debut role.

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence (Credit: Netflix) Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller

Graham, who also co-created the series, stars as Jamie’s father.

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Adolescence.A few moments into Netflix's latest hit, Adolescence, the audience is prepared for a shock when Di Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) enters the house of Eddie Miller (Stephen Graham) to arrest his 13-year-old son, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), for the death of his schoolmate, Katie (Emilia Holliday). In the four episodes following this harrowing event, Adolescence explores the definition and functioning of rage, masculinity, bullying, and developing negative attitudes toward women, all while keeping the story of the characters at its core.

A harrowing limited series from the U.K. A spring debut on Netflix. A near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. The creator-writer is also the star.

With Baby Reindeer making an indelible mark on the awards landscape last year, Netflix is employing a now-familiar playbook in the hopes the streamer's latest buzz-worthy release, Adolescence, follows a similar trajectory to awards gold.

The launch

Baby Reindeer, which chronicled the real-life story of a struggling stand-up comedian and his stalker (Jessica Gunning), seemingly came out of nowhere. Fueled by strong reviews (a 99 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes) and word of mouth, the seven-episode series became an instant must-watch breakout, jumping to No. 1 on the platform in its second week and acquiring 52.8 million viewing hours.

See ‘Adolescence’ receives rare 100% rating: Critics rave about Netflix's 'quietly devastating,' 'astounding,' 'must-watch' limited series

A four-episode crime drama, Adolescence was co-created and co-written by Stephen Graham,...

Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs in the world, and its importance is often overlooked. Netflix's new limited series, Adolescence, comes to add to the story that, as much as some parents try, it's important to remember outside influences could shape a child's life negatively despite the ongoing effort.

Adolescence follows a 13-year-old boy with a normal life and family. However, it all comes crashing down when the police come to arrest Jamie for murdering his classmate, Katie. Following the limited series' release, Adolescence has become a worldwide sensation and Netflix has just revealed a mind-blowing detail on X that makes the story even sadder.

The girl who sings at the end of Episode 2 is the actor who plays the victim, Katie Leonard. 😠#Adolescencepic.twitter.com/AyyXMc8bAN— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 19, 2025

The footage, released on Mar. 19, shows a clip at the end of Episode...

Is Netflix’s latest thriller Adolescence true? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The four-episode British mini-series, Adolescence, follows the story of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old school-going boy who is arrested for the murder of his female classmate named Katie Leonard. The series is also being lauded for the one-take filming of each episode. The drama spans over 13 months as the detectives, a child psychologist, and Jamie’s parents try to find out the main cause. At the time of this writing, the show had garnered over 24.3 million views.

What is the inspiration behind Netflix’s Adolescence?

Netflix’s crime thriller is not based on one singular story, but it borrows from similar stories that have happened in real life. Stephen Graham, the writer and creator of the show, who also plays Jamie’s father Eddie Miller on the show spoke to Virgin Radio U.K. and recounted an incident where he found a...

The new Netflix crime drama series Adolescence has been a rare phenomenon, receiving critical acclaim for its performances and execution, as well as being met with praise for tackling hard-hitting, topical issues including incels, the “manosphere,” and the dangers of social media. Now, the creator behind the series, Jack Thorne, wants the series to play a part in tackling these issues in real-life, urging the UK government to show the drama in Parliament and in schools.

The four-part series, which details the tragic story of the Miller family, who are thrown into turmoil after 13-year-old Jamie Miller is accused of killing a female classmate. Adolescence has seen huge success since being released last week, becoming the most-streamed series in both the UK and the US within the first week. Thorne is hoping that the series “causes discussion and makes change.” Which is often something that great drama can do. He...

Stephen Graham is rightfully receiving rave reviews for co-creating and starring in "Adolescence," itself perhaps one of the best Netflix Originals ever made. For Graham, however, outstanding work isn't anything new. While "Adolescence" may've formally put his name on the map, a quick search through his back catalog reveals the star has consistently delivered top-tier performances over the past 20 years.

Having proven himself a true chameleon with the monsters and tortured men he's brought to life over the years, Graham has collaborated with some of the most influential filmmakers and stars in movie history, including Daniel Day-Lewis, Brad Pitt (whose production company Plan B Entertainment helped get "Adolescence" off the ground), and Martin Scorsese. So, where do you begin with a talent like that? And what Graham projects merit should you check out after witnessing what might be his career-best turn in "Adolescence" (where he plays the heartbroken and deeply troubled father Eddie Miller)?

Well,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article dives deep into Adolescence and is packed with spoilers—proceed at your own risk!

What if your own flesh and blood was accused of murder? What would you do if your 13-year-old son was caught in the eye of the storm, with the world watching and judgment waiting? Adolescence, Netflix’s newest crime drama, brings that chilling question to life in ways that are as unsettling as they are thought-provoking. It’s a reflection of a world where the line between childhood innocence and societal brutality gets more blurred by the minute.

Streaming now, this four-episode miniseries is a daring narrative choice that pulls you into the rawness of the story. Jamie Miller, a troubled teen accused of stabbing a classmate to death, is at the center of this emotional storm.

But this isn’t just about a murder mystery. It’s about the complexities of...

"Adolescence," the chilling Netflix limited series filmed in one-take, is one of the best things to come from the streamer in years. It's strange to think the platform could simultaneously release something as revelatory as "Adolescence" at the same time it aids the Russo brothers in their crusade to devalue the currency of moviemaking itself with the slick yet empty "The Electric State." Yet, here we are with one of the best shows ever to hit streaming and arguably one of the very worst films on the same platform.

If you've yet to catch the unmissable series, "Adolescence" follows a young boy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) who's arrested for the murder of a classmate. The show also stars the always-brilliant Stephen Graham as Jamie's dad, Eddie Miller, and Ashley Walters as Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe, the officer in charge of the case. Each of the series' four episodes are filmed in one take,...

This article contains spoilers for "Adolescence."

A four-part drama on Netflix has quickly become one of the most talked-about television series of 2025 and one of the best Netflix originals ever released. After beloved British star Stephen Graham dished out his period boxing drama "A Thousand Blows" (a dream watch for "Peaky Blinders" fans), he's followed it up with "Adolescence" which he both co-wrote and stars in. Graham plays Eddie Miller, the father of 13-year-old Jamie Miller (newcomer Owen Cooper), who is arrested on suspicion of murdering one of his classmates, Katie (Emilia Holliday). An unflinching and continuously heartbreaking tale ensues as the family and the community affected by this brutal case are forced to pick up the pieces after the fallout. Each chapter is filmed in one jaw-dropping single take, earning its rightful place among some of the greatest one-shots in history.

Time jumping through days, weeks, and months, the...

Netflix recently dropped the darkly gripping miniseries Adolescence, on Friday—and early reviews are already indicating how the show is set to make waves with its reality-based tale of a British teen accused of murdering his classmate. Boasting a stellar cast of newcomer Owen Cooper in the lead role of Jamie Miller, the four-part series also stars the show creator Stephen Graham as his father.

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence | image: Netflix

Now, coming to the “based on reality” aspect of the show, we did some digging to find out what part of the tragic incident moved Stephen Graham to take inspiration and come up with this thriller. So, while Adolescence offers a thought-provoking and immersive experience for viewers, let’s check out the reality behind the Netflix series.

Source of inspiration behind Stephen Graham’s Adolescence

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Adolescence tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murder.

Stephen Graham in a still from Adolescence | Image: Netflix

Adolescence has just become the talk of the streaming town. Since its announcement, it has been building on intrigue and a spectacular cast. Having dropped today, the expectations were sky-high. If the early reviews are any indication, it’s about to be hugely popular and then some.

Starring Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, the four-part drama follows the raw and unflinching story of a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller, who is accused of murdering a girl at his school. What happens after and how they deal with it is what we witness.

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After three intense episodes, Adolescence on Netflix manages to deliver a wonderful and emotional finale that breaks our hearts all the way until the end. Someone please give this poor family a big hug. Here's our review and an ending explained of episode 4. Spoilers Below.

Adolescence. (L to R) Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller, Amelié Pease as Lisa Miller, Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller, in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 Adolescence episode 4 on Netflix review

The episode starts off on a bit more of a lighthearted note and on the morning of Eddie Miller's 50th birthday. It's been 13 months now since Jamie has been arrested, and the family is adapting and getting by without him as best they can. They try to have a good day, but unfortunately the world around them isn't going to allow it.

They've been getting people spray painting Eddie's work van, and this time they...

It’s tempting for the technical story behind “Adolescence” to overshadow the themes at the center of the Netflix original. After all, this is a series composed of four hourlong one-shot episodes. But even though it was director Philip Barantini’s expertise with the oner that sparked the conversation that would lead to “Adolescence,” this directorial triumph was only utilized to highlight the tense story at the center of this limited series.

“Whenever I was reading the script, I had to be able to visualize that we were able to do this one take and it wasn’t going to be a gimmick,” Barantini told TheWrap.

“We wanted to create something that grabbed you straight away,” series star, co-creator and executive producer Stephen Graham told TheWrap. “We wanted to make it so you can’t afford to miss anything within the context of what we’re shooting.”

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Netflix’s Adolescence is the kind of series you shouldn’t miss out on. Through their mature writing, Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne illustrate how the toxic culture, the misogyny, and the flawed notions of masculinity can have an impact on a tender mind. The pace might seem a bit too slow to some, but I believe that you need to be patient and give it time because I am quite sure that in the end you will be impacted in a way you wouldn’t have imagined. So, let’s find out what happened in the series and analyze the point the makers want to make.

Spoiler Alert

Why Did Jamie kill his classmate Katie?

Adolescence begins with Di Bascombe, together with his team, barging into Eddie Miller’s house and arresting their 13-year-old son for murdering one of his classmates named Katie. Initially the family was in shock,...

New British crime drama miniseries Adolescence is now streaming on Netflix, and it definitely should be the next show you watch! It's not too long, is great for those of you who like the genre, and it definitely will get you fully immersed into the world. We're reviewing episodes 1 and 2 today, so let's start with the episode 1 review. Spoilers Below.

Adolescence. (L to R) Ashley Walters as Di Bascombe, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 Adolescence episode 1 review

The first thing that gets you hooked on the series right of the bat is the opening scene. We're thrown into the scariness and chaos of the police breaking down the door, barging into the home, and start doing what they do. Yes it's their job and they're here on a murder charge. But good grief, it was a lot to begin with, especially because the Miller...

I honestly wasn't expecting Adolescence on Netflix to effect me as much as it has. But really, the show deserves all the praise it's currently getting from critics! It's a true standout that brings all the emotion and makes us think about the struggle of teens today, themes of masculinity, and what could happen to a normal and overall happy family. With the show only being four episodes and the ending not completely tied up in a way, you might be wondering about what comes next.

Well, I really think an Adolescence season 2 is unlikely to happen. Netflix hasn't made any official announcements. Though from the start, the show was billed as a miniseries. And while other dramas that are limited series' may get two or even three seasons, I think the creatives have told the story they wanted to tell. As co-creator and Eddie Miller actor Stephen Graham tells Tudum,...

New British miniseries Adolescence is now streaming on Netflix. And honestly, it's one of the best shows I've watched in a long time, and I feel like will really resonate with viewers. Despite the title of the drama and the character at the center of the story being 13-year-old Jamie Miller, is the show appropriate for teens and a younger audience?

Well officially, Adolescence has been rated TV-ma. The age rating means that a production may contain scenes and content not fitting for those who are under 17 years old. Netflix sites that the more mature rating is due to language. But since this is also billed as a crime drama and thriller, you may have questions. Well, we're going to break it all down for you here without spoilers.

Adolescence. (L to R) Ashley Walters as Di Bascombe, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

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Misogyny is a part of the fabric of our culture, and a patriarchal society like the one we live in depends on deep-seated and widespread contempt for women to sustain its structure. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, Netflix’s latest limited series, “Adolescence,” is a chilling examination of murder and toxic masculinity. Though the subject matter is entirely different, this series will undoubtedly be compared to Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” which debuted to thunderous acclaim last year, and swept the Emmys as well as other awards. Gutting, raw and stunningly acted, “Adolescence” highlights how we’ve failed ourselves and will continually fail the generations coming behind us.

Helmed by director Philip Barantini, who uses his signature one-shot style throughout all four episodes, “Adolescence” opens in an unnamed Northern English town in the early morning. Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) and his partner, Detective Sargent Misha Frank (Faye Marsay...

The final scene of Adolescenceoffers viewers one last heartbreaking moment before fading to black. To close out Episode 4, devastated father Eddie Miller (played by series co-creator and co-writer Stephen Graham) kisses his son Jamie’s teddy bear, apologizing to the stuffed animal as though it was his own boy. Eddie is still clearly reeling from the news Jamie (Owen Cooper) — who is accused of murdering his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday) — shared minutes earlier: He’ll be changing his plea to guilty and accepting his fate for killing Katie.

Director Philip Barantini reveals the affecting moment almost didn’t happen. In the script, Eddie was simply meant to get inside Jamie’s bed and pull the covers over his body, like he was an avatar for his imprisoned son. “We rehearsed it, and it was great. But I just felt like there’s something about him tucking in Jamie’s teddy,...

Netflix has many huge and intriguing shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Outer Banks, and more. These are all hits that have a wide audience, and they're all different genres. That's what's great about the streaming service, there's a wide variety of content to enjoy! Though many times the smaller shows on the streamer can also be worth your time. Crime dramas have become popular over the years, and if you're looking for a new one to check out then I definitely suggest Adolescence which comes out very soon. Here are all the watch details you need to know about the upcoming series!

Adolescence premieres Thursday, March 13, 2025 on Netflix. The British miniseries is only four episodes, and each come in at about an hour. The streamer drops new releases at 12 a.m. Pt / 3 a.m. Et. Though it's not a long watch, the show is pretty intense especially since it's all done in a one-shot.

Stephen Graham plays the father of a teenager suspected of a brutal murder in the latest Netflix TV show from Philip Barantini. Here’s our review of Adolescence episode 1.

Early mornings are sacred. They’re meant for getting ready for the day in peace and quiet, preparing for whatever the day holds. And coffee, lots and lots of coffee. So imagine the police forcing their way into your house just after 6am and taking your son on suspicion of murder.

This is exactly the situation Eddie Miller (Stephen Graham) finds himself in during the first episode of Adolescence. His son Jamie (a superb Owen Cooper) is suspected of murdering a local girl the night before, but the lad swears he didn’t do it. In the first episode of Netflix’s new drama, we follow not just Eddie or Jamie through the episode but the arresting detective Bascombe (Ashley Walters) as Jamie is taken away.

The latest Netflix crime drama series has been hailed as an “early contender” for the “best thing” you’ll see on the small screen this year. The first reviews for the series, which stars the hugely talented (yet still criminally underrated) Stephen Graham as a father who must face a horrifying situation when his 13-year-old son is accused of murder, have now emerged, and it sounds like we should prepare ourselves for something very special indeed.

Titled Adolescence, the crime drama series has now debuted with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. M.N. Miller of FandomWire awarded the series a glowing rating of 10/10 and declared that the harrowing story will leave us all “shattered.”

“A crime thriller of extraordinary power and rare insight, Adolescence is anchored by Stephen Graham's towering performance of vulnerability. It hits with the force of a wrecking ball, leaving you shattered—yet somehow manages to piece you back together.

Every year right about now, the Emmy race starts ramping up, with lots of shows releasing in the spring sweet spot — they’ll be fresh in your minds for Emmys campaigning and inside of the May 31 eligibility cut-off date. Of course we’ll have plenty of big returning awards-centric shows—The Last of Us, Hacks, Poker Face, The Bear, Severance and The White Lotus, to name just a few— but what are the brand new shows we have yet to see?

You’ve likely already been watching Hulu’s twisty new show Paradise, which reunites Sterling K. Brown with This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, Max’s The Pitt is bringing back the medical drama in a big way, CBS Kathy Bates-starrer Matlock is one to watch that’s already renewed for Season 2, as is Netflix’s smash hit Nobody Wants This… these new shows already made their debut.

The new Netflix miniseries Adolescence packs a lot into its four episodes. It is, depending on the chapter, a police procedural; a sociological examination of male rage, cyberbullying, and a failing British school system; a psychological thriller; and a tragedy about how in the 21st century, a child’s bedroom can be the most dangerous place in the world for them to be.

Two elements tie all this ambition together. The first is that everything spins out of the same criminal investigation into whether 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murdered a female classmate.

Netflix has another hit show in the works called “Adolescence.” This limited crime drama promises to be totally intense! The four-part series is being made by actor Stephen Graham and writer Jack Thorne. They started filming in Yorkshire, England last summer and it should come to Netflix in 2025.

“Adolescence” follows a family going through some major drama after their 13-year-old son gets charged with murdering a girl from his school. What makes this show different is how each episode will be filmed. The whole episode will play out in one continuous shot, like watching everything unfold in real-time. It kinda reminds me of the movie “Boiling Point” by Philip Barantini, who’s actually directing “Adolescence” too.

Stephen Graham leads a killer cast as the dad, Eddie Miller. Joining him are Ashley Walters as Detective Luke Bascombe and Erin Doherty as psychologist Briony Ariston, who’s helping with the case. Newcomer...

Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters and Erin Doherty are fronting a splashy one-shot Netflix series from the creators of Boiling Point and co-produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment.

The Irishman star Graham is also creating and writing Adolescence with Jack Thorne, while Philip Barantini is directing.

Unveiled at a Netflix UK showcase earlier this year, Adolescence tells the story of how a family’s world is turned upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested and charged with the murder of a teenage girl who goes to his school. Graham will play Jamie’s father and ‘appropriate adult’, Eddie Miller. Walters stars as Detective Inspector Bascombe, and Doherty is Briony Ariston, the clinical psychologist assigned to Jamie’s case.

Adolescence is currently filming in the UK. As with the Boiling Point movie and TV series, each episode is filmed in one unflinching continuous shot, holding focus on...

Stephen Graham (Boiling Point, Bodies), Ashley Walters (Top Boy) and Erin Doherty (The Crown) have joined the cast of Netflix’s real-time, one-shot crime drama, ‘Adolescence.’

Joining them in his first major role for television is Owen Cooper, alongside Faye Marsay (Game of Thrones), Christine Tremarco (The Responder), Mark Stanley (Happy Valley), Jo Hartley (After Life) and newcomer Amélie Pease. Warp Films, Matriarch Productions and Plan B for Netflix produce the series.

The four-part series tells the story of how a family’s world is turned upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested and charged with the murder of a teenage girl who goes to his school. Stephen Graham will play Jamie’s father and ‘appropriate adult’, Eddie Miller. Ashley Walters stars as Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe and Erin Doherty is Briony Ariston, the clinical psychologist assigned to Jamie’s case.

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Philip Barantini’s latest one-shot project Adolescence has just gone into production and will star Stephen Graham. More on the project below.

2021’s Boiling Point was a raving success for writer-director Philip Barantini. The film, shot all in one take, followed Stephen Graham’s hard-headed chef Andy on one of the busiest nights at his restaurant, Jones & Sons. The film, which ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, spawned a series which aired on BBC in late 2023.

Now, Barantini is moving away from Jones & Sons and into a new project, currently known as Adolescence, although that might change. Barantini is directing all four episodes of Adolescence for Netflix while Graham is credited as the creator and writer with Jack Thorne. The series has now gone into production and is filming in the UK.

The series reunites Barantini with Graham, but the pair are joined by a very starry cast.

Noir City: Hollywood — The 21st Annual Los Angeles Festival of Film NoirBy Alex Divine DeleonThe Noir City Festival has now come of age and the 21st edition which opened at the venerable Hollywood landmark Egyptian Theatre on Friday, March 29, 2019, will this year display twenty uncut gems on ten consecutive nights running in strict chronological order from ‘Trapped’ (1949) to ‘Cry Tough’ (1959). In essence a cannily selected survey of the Hollywood decade of the fifties from an underbelly angle such as only the Film Noir Foundation has the guts and integrity to reveal. Many of these old pictures have been rescued from oblivion by the cutting edge preservation skills of the UCLA film department.

Think the 1950s were buttoned-down and conservative? Think again.

In the 2019 edition of Noir City: Hollywood you will experience the rush — through a lens, darkly — of a turbulent and transitional time in American history, culture, and cinema. Nothing would ever be the same.

This article is dedicated to Andrew Copp: filmmaker, film writer, artist and close friend who passed away on January 19, 2013. You are loved and missed, brother.

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Looking at the Best Actor Academy Award nominations for the film year 2012, the one miss that clearly cries out for more attention is Liam Neeson’s powerful performance in Joe Carnahan’s excellent survival film The Grey, easily one of the best roles of Neeson’s career.

In Neeson’s case, his lack of a nomination was a case of neglect similar to the Albert Brooks snub in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film year 2011 for Drive(Nicolas Winding Refn, USA).

Along with negligence, other factors commonly prevent outstanding lead acting performances from getting the kind of critical attention they deserve. Sometimes it’s that the performance is in a film not considered “Oscar material” or even worthy of any substantial critical attention.