Adolescence, a limited crime drama series created and written by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham is creating waves upon its release on OTT. A gripping and intense story of a 13-year-old adolescent boy Jamie Miller, who is accused of the murder of a classmate. This emotional and thrilling series has captivated viewers across the world and received accolades from audiences and critics alike. Joining the list, filmmaker Hansal Mehta dropped his review like others he was also left enthralled with this crime drama. as among the many viewers who were left awestruck by the gripping crime drama. He was so impressed and touched that, he said the series deserves every award out there.

Sharing his views on Adolescence, Hansal Mehta on X wrote, “I was devastated by Adolescence on @netflix—so much so that I had to write this follow-up post about it, particularly about the final two episodes, Episodes 3 and 4. They leave an impact beyond the procedural, outside any semblance of mystery, and beyond any genre-defined cliché. As a parent, it left me terrified, concerned, and introspective—all at once and for a long time to come. As a filmmaker, it made me look up in awe at the creators of this show, including the writers, director, actors, grips, gaffers, sparks, and so many others who made this absolute banger even possible. It left me envious, nervous, and energized."

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In the series, Eddie Miller (Stephen Graham), is a father, who is caught between protecting his child and dealing with his own past guilt and grief. The adolescence series shows how we have failed ourselves and will continually fail the generations coming behind us, as per Variety.

Hansal added, "As a parent, it had me terrified. As a human being, it compelled me to look at people with greater empathy, to understand life with greater nuance, and to see beyond the black and white. I wanted to hug my kids. To tell them it’s alright. To tell myself I can do better. Adolescence is truly an achievement. Just give it every award this season already."

The four-long episode series Adolescence is the latest addition to the psychological crime drama of 2025. What makes it so engaging, is how it stands out with a storyline following the life of a family whose world is turned upside down when their 13-year-old adolescent son Jamie Miller (played by Owen Cooper), is arrested for the murder of a classmate from his school.

The crime drama series stars Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and among many others. It was released on Netflix on March 13, 2025.

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