From start to finish, Adolescence is a thought-provoking series with its complex characters and storyline that shows a realistic portrayal of how teenagers communicate today. The series

ultimately forces its viewers to confront the harsh realities of how kids are being raised in today’s society.

The series explores different genres like thriller, crime, and drama. It is rated TV-MA and has four episodes. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephan Graham, Adolescence is described by its released platform, Netflix, as emotional and Intimate.

Adolescence is about a 13 year old named Jaime Muller who is arrested for the murder of a schoolmate, Katie. One of the saddest aspects of the series is its portrayal of misogyny and the objectification of women, especially on social media platforms. The series did amazing showcasing how everyone is involved and is a victim of a toxic culture that perpetuates harmful gender roles and the disrespect towards women which created a misogynistic environment that ultimately kills. Furthermore, Jaimie’s parents are shown being neglectful throughout the series, never knowing where their children are.

It was also a frustrating watch at times, there were scenes that showed how differently women and men are treated in such situations. The series was able to capture the difference perfectly, specifically in episode one when the cops came to detain Jaime and immediately tried helping him by telling him to stay quiet and what to do once he got to the policy station, all while in a calm manner unlike when they spoke to Katie’s friend, Jade in episode two by treating her like an adult.

Another thing that was frustrating was when the cops were looking for a reason for why Jaime did it. Most viewers thought it might have been due to Katie bullying Jaime on social media but there was no motivation, only misogyny and an uncaring society.

One thing that was well liked by viewers and was fascinating was its cinematography. The series was filmed in a unique way each episode was filmed continuously meaning that there were no breaks in between the scenes.

If you like thrillers and series based on true crime this is the perfect watch for you.