Adolescence

Phenomenally amazing. Episode 3 even has layers of sound effects and lighting which emotionally echo the characters' thoughts and feelings. Owen Cooper certainly deserves an Oscar for his performance, especially for his transitions from one state to the next.

_Adolescence_ is clearly the best, most elucidating exploration into contemporary youth psychology now available.

The current war waged by women against men—and the awful form the responding attacks take—is so bad that we want to turn away. Yet this deep rift in humanity needs to be confronted and a peace negotiated. I pray I live long enough to see this horror end.

Adolescent boys—especially in this era—need close relationships with their dads, who can explain to them that they just need to wait until girls have made it past hormonal madness. You don't want to marry an evil woman; stay away and let them doom themselves to loneliness. Today, young men are lacking the encouragement and coaching they need to grow up well.

A simply astonishing piece of television. One of the finest dramas I've watched in the last 20 years. The writing holds a mirror up to modern society, and it looks right back at your soul. There is nowhere to hide when watching this, this is the truth of what every family is facing today. The acting throughout is astounding. However, it's Graham who carries the load with his finest performance.

I am floored and devastated. Raw and powerful. An essential viewing in this day and age.

As a US resident, I've never seen any of the actors before, but Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham were standouts among and rock solid cast. Owen Cooper, especially in the third episode, deserves an Emmy for his layered portrayal of Jamie and the inner turmoil he is experiencing. One moment, you are convinced he is a conniving sociapath and the next simply a troubled teenager.
In the final episode, Stephen Graham, as Jamie's father, exudes the dispair he is feeling over the belief that he failed his son.
I thoroughly enjoyed this show, binging all four episodes back-to-back. Bravo!

Some series entertain, others leave an impact, and then there’s Adolescence, which outright hurts. This is not an easy series to watch—it doesn’t try to comfort the audience or offer a moment to breathe.

From the very first episode, it makes it clear that it won’t soften anything. Its story dives straight into an uncomfortable and thorny issue: how some teenagers grow up surrounded by hatred and violence until they normalize it without question.

There are no embellishments or dramatic twists. Everything feels raw and unfiltered, without any attempt to sugarcoat reality. The series follows a teenager accused of murder, and through his story, we are immersed in his world—his friends, his family, and the society that has shaped him. It’s impossible to look away, even when what unfolds on screen provokes anger or despair.

The cast is outstanding, delivering performances that feel more like real life than fiction. Every detail matters: a glance, a gesture, the tone of voice… Everything contributes to a sense of authenticity that makes it feel like this isn’t just a TV story, but something that could be happening in any school.

Perhaps the most terrifying thing about Adolescence is that it doesn’t need to exaggerate anything to be impactful. It’s not a distant story or a dark fantasy, but a stark depiction of how certain behaviors are shaped from childhood—how violence and hatred can become so ingrained that they feel like an ordinary part of life. And the worst part? It doesn’t seem like we’re doing much to stop it.

This isn’t a series for everyone. It’s uncomfortable, brutal, and leaves a mark. But that’s exactly why it’s essential.

This is a masterpiece.

Every single second of this show is meaningful, every single character has a soul, and there is not a single interaction that doesn't add something to the narrative.

It is absolutely insane how good it is, and it will be painful to watch other dramas for a while after this one.

One of the few perfect shows ever created. A masterpiece in every sense, from groundbreaking storytelling that offers a deeply human perspective on the complexities of being, and raising a child in contemporary society, to pitch perfect performances that honestly transcend anything you'll see in Hollywood today, to breathtaking cinematography and staging that throws you so deep into the scene you'll forget what you're experiencing is not real. I simply cannot overstate the brilliance of this show, nor fault it in any way.

I wish it wasn’t a limited series and you got to see the trial instead of just knowing its result

For me, one of the best Series for years.
Great acting, good Story and every Episode in just one take makes it even better.
A must watcher

This limited series was not exactly what I was expecting and that doesn't mean it wasn't good. I guess I thought it would be your standard story where they blame this kid for a crime and it jumps around to the crime and current day like the formula that is often used. This doesn't focus on making a tidy story with the standard structure. They focus on events shots in real time during each episode and you feel every single minute of what the characters are going through. Most other movies don't do this. I was extremely impressed with the actor's abilities to be ready as camera moved to them in another room or building. It was a fluid filming like a mobile play or something. Very cool concept. This series doesn't really have a true protagonist or antagonist or the normal makeup.Just tension and curiosity about what is going to happen every minute. you are just living it as they are living it like a fly on the wall. I love it. It just works. Best show ever? No. However, it is a great style of film that I hope is used more often. My biggest gripe is that the kids in England at his school are portrayed as absolute uncontrollable, anarchist assholes. If kids in England are as shitty and mouthy as these kids, you should put them all on a boat and kick it out to sea and let them figure out their mouthy little lives while fighting off scurvy and sea monsters. I never thought I would fantasize about punching an 8th grader in his lips, but they need it. Anyway, great limited series. A must watch.