Adolescence officially becomes Netflix’s biggest-ever UK drama, beating Harlan Coben’s most popular series

Adolescence has officially become Netflix’s biggest-ever UK drama.

Recently, a four-part series penned by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne was premiered on the streaming platform. This gripping narrative follows the tale of a 13-year-old boy who stands falsely accused of murdering a fellow student at his school.

Following its record-breaking achievement as the first streaming series to lead the United Kingdom’s weekly television viewership rankings, Netflix has officially declared that “Adolescence” holds the distinction of being its all-time most popular title among viewers in the UK.

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The show has surpassed 114 million views and climbed to the fourth spot among Netflix’s most-watched English series ever, outperforming all seasons of Bridgerton, The Queen’s Gambit, The Night Agent (first season), Fool Me Once, and Stranger Things (first season).

Adolescence has almost an impeccable rating of 99%, which is nearly perfect, according to the movie and TV review site, Rotten Tomatoes.

As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but express my profound admiration for the series, Adolescence. From start to finish, it’s a visual spectacle with powerhouse performances that make it a standout in the realm of television storytelling. It’s an intense viewing experience, one that leaves a lasting impact.

In each installment of the series “Adolescence“, a single uninterrupted take was used, and Thorne explained to Digital Spy that this approach greatly enhanced the show’s intricacy.

He pointed out that working under constraints, such as a single shot, necessitates a certain bias in the creative process. It’s not possible to convey the entire narrative; instead, one can only share fragments of it.

For an hour at a time, you can only focus on one direction. After that, you must pause. The constant stare of that single eye pushes you towards intricacies, and hopefully, it will compel the audience to do the same.

It’s worth noting that the production team responsible for Adolescence has decided to revive the impactful 1980s BBC series Threads.

Originally aired on BBC Two in 1984, this film is presented in a documentary format, depicting the aftermath of a hypothetical nuclear disaster.

Warp Films is transforming the movie into a television series, according to its founder and CEO, Mark Herbert, who mentioned that this new version will present a contemporary interpretation of the tale.

As a passionate gamer, I’m all about immersing myself in stories that resonate deeply and pack a punch, and this one certainly does just that. Transforming this iconic movie into a TV series opens up an exciting avenue for us to delve into its contemporary significance.

Adolescence is available now on Netflix.

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2025-04-09 15:19

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