The Netflix series Adolescence arrives at a critical time, coinciding with real-life violent events involving youth. Inspired by a surge in violent crimes, actor Stephen Graham teamed with screenwriter Jack Thorne to explore the harrowing impact of such tragedies on families. The drama centers on the Miller family, shattered when 13-year-old Jamie is arrested for murdering a classmate. The show reveals deeper issues, including a 240% rise in knife crime among teens, cyberbullying, and the toxic influence of social media, presenting an urgent commentary on masculinity and societal pressures.
It's about knife crime. Over the past decade, the number of UK teenagers killed with a blade or sharp object has risen by 240%.
The initial idea came to its star, Stephen Graham, after a spate of distressing violent crimes.
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