Netflix’s new series 'Adolescence' is a four-part British crime drama focusing on 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is unexpectedly accused of murdering a classmate. Created by Jack Thorne, the series uses real-time, one-take filming to enhance its emotional impact. The shattering opening scene captures the suddenness of the events as police invade Jamie's home at dawn. The narrative raises pertinent questions about the treatment of minors and the shocking juxtaposition of childhood innocence against serious allegations, inviting viewers to grapple with the harsh realities of adolescence and parental worries amidst tragedy.
When the premiere opens, it's with idle cop chitchat. It's about their kids and their lives, and it makes things extra jarring when, a minute or so later, we follow them as they burst into the Miller family home.
The show is an emotional gut punch, aided by the fact that each episode is shot in real time in one take. Jamie's so shocked he pees his pants while his teen sister cowers in the bathroom doorway.
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