Directed by Philip Barantini, " Adolescence, " a psychological crime drama, broke several records just a month after airing. Its gripping plot had 114 million (in 24 days) glued to their screens. Adolescence is the story of a 13-year-old, Jamie Miller, who is under custody for murdering a fellow schoolmate. The family’s life is turned upside down when the child faces charges. Watching the story unfold, one would realize every parent's worst nightmare. With a plot that addictive, it's no wonder millions couldn’t look away.
Most-watched limited series
This limited series has wowed viewers and critics by quickly becoming one of the most-watched. In just two weeks since its release, “Adolescence” garnered 66.3 million views (in 2 weeks); Netflix couldn’t be happier. Achieving such jaw-dropping viewership within a short time frame of two weeks is a significant accomplishment in itself.
Most-watched English TV show
Experts say that becoming the most-watched English TV show is an unexpected breakout for Netflix and certainly a stunner. The series surpassed Stranger Things and Bridgerton to become Netflix’s most-watched English TV show. While the series Wednesday holds the English-language crown, Adolescence is quickly racking up—and showing no signs of slowing down.
Top-10 Chart
“Adolescence” may have had a quiet entry to Netflix, but it was a banger of a start and a bombastic rise to the top 10 charts. Initially, the series reached number 9 on the ‘Most Popular English TV” list but quickly sat at number 4. After its debut, the series surpassed Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Stranger Things, and Wednesday, the all-time most-watched English TV Shows.
Adolescence is more than breaking records…
These numbers speak volumes and not in terms of making millions of dollars or breaking records. The series is more than a mere pastime; the story resonated with children, parents, and lawmakers across the globe. It had a touching story to connect to and spoke for silent voices in the real world. It is one of the reasons why Adolescence is available for students to watch.