Adolescence 2025

Now streaming on Netfilix in 4 searing episodes with each part shot in one continuous take. This technique is being used more and more of late, and I'm ok with it. The story is about in the simplest terms of a young 13 year old boy who is arrested for the murder of one of his classmates, a girl and the affect it has on him, his family, the police and his school. Accents are at times thick so you might want or need subtitles which I wish I had used myself. That said this is easily one of the best things I've seen series wise on my tv since well Baby Raindeer. The acting is to put it mildly superb especially by the great British actor Stephan Graham as the dad who also co-wrote the script with Jack Thorne. Each hour in length part focuses on one aspect involving the individuals including the family, the police officers, and the young boy Jamie. I should note here that the performance of the young Owen Cooper as Jamie will wreck you as it did me. This is one of the great performances that I have ever seen and no doubt he will be getting lots of attention and indeed awards for this performance. Graham is also superb and I have been loving his work for years, as he goes back and forth playing American and British roles with great results. I was drained by the end. Easily one of the 10 best of 2025.