Imagine a world where the innocence of youth collides with the harsh realities of crime. What happens when a seemingly typical adolescent is thrust into a nightmare that forever alters his life? Netflix extends an invitation to explore these chilling questions through the eyes of 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation. “Adolescence”, is a gripping four-part crime drama, set to premiere on Netflix on March 13, 2025.
This gripping series is directed by Philip Barantini known for “Boiling Point”, critically acclaimed for its one continuous shot. Here again we see the series filmed with the same unflinching continuous shot, with each episode holding focus on the main characters and the unparalleled drama as it unfolds in real time. A crime thriller but with a “real time” filmmaking twist that completely intensifies the suspense and immerses the audience.
The series delves into the harrowing aftermath when Jamie is arrested for the murder of a classmate. This sends his family into utter turmoil and disbelief. As the investigation unfolds, Jamie’s family, led by his father Eddie Miller (Stephen Graham), and Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) are thrust into a whirlwind of emotions and revelations.
The trailer reveals a father grappling with the unimaginable, and a detective that races against time to uncover the truth. viewers will be drawn into a gripping narrative that examines the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the choices that define us.
The cast also includes Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston, a clinical psychologist assigned to Jamie’s case, and Faye Marsay as Detective Sergeant Misha Frank. This thriller series is created & written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. Rather than focusing on stereotypical portrayals of crime and troubled youth, “Adolescence” takes a different route, crafting a deeply unsettling but relatable family tragedy.
The series aims to explore the mounting pressures placed on young men in modern society and promises to challenge our perceptions and make us question the very nature of youth in a world filled with danger and uncertainty. Are you ready to confront the dark side of growing up? This will be extremely tense to watch!
About Adolescence
Synopsis: Adolescence tells the story of how a family’s world is turned upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl who goes to his school. Graham also takes on the role of Jamie’s father, Eddie Miller, while Ashley Walters stars as Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe
Genre: Crime •Thriller• Drama
Director: Philip Barantini
Writers: Stephen Graham•Jack Thorne
Stars: Ashley Walters•Owen Cooper•Stephen Graham
Rated: Rated 14+ for Sex & Nudity · Violence & Gore · Profanity · Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking · Frightening & Intense Scenes.
Release Date: 13th March 2025
