Adolescence made quite a splash since premiering on Netflix, and it’s on its way to becoming one of the streamer’s most-watched originals. The British limited series hit 66.3 hours viewed in just two weeks, setting several major records along the way.
Created for Netflix by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, this crime drama series centers on a 13-year-old boy, accused of the murder of his classmate. Over the course of four episodes, his family, classmates, therapist, and the detective in charge are all left wondering what really happened.
Newcomer Owen Cooper leads the cast in his breakout role, and he’s joined by Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley, and Amélie Pease.
Adolescence was met with critical acclaim since its premiere on March 13. The decision to shoot each episode in one continuous take was praised by the critics, who also applauded the cast’s performances and the show’s writing, atmosphere, themes, and social commentary.
Adolescence is shaping up to the a massive hit for Netflix, and it managed to attract 66.3 hours viewed within a two-week period. It thus became the most-watched UK title ever on this streaming service, in addition to setting a new record for a two-week total for a limited Netflix series.
