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Adolescence might be the best original show Netflix hasevermade.

And I do not say that lightly.

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in "Adolescence"

It’s the best show I’ve watched so far in 2025, without a question.

It’s not even a competition.

It’s easily ranked first.

Adolescence | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

What is Adolescence about?

This continues throughout the entire show.

Adolescence is a four-part series, and impressively reinvents itself multiple times across that trim episode count.

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence

The finale returns to the Miller family to see the impact on them 13 months later.

All the episodes are impressive, but the second does feel a tad sluggish.

Its a little too removed from the meat of the story to justify its 60-minute length.

(L-R) Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller and Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in “Adolescence”

Its the weakest chapter but still valuable to the overall picture.

As for the other three episodes?

But the rest of the cast are no slouches either.

(L-R) Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in “Adolescence”

Theres not a bad performance in the bunch.

Its important to note that Adolescence isnt exactly anentertainingwatch.

This is a sobering, harrowing and often rather brutal watch, but its also vital.

(L-R) Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston and Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in “Adolescence”

Its the pop in of show that will leave your heart aching and your eyes stinging.

Ultimately, the Millers summon the strength to face a bleak world.

And right off the bat, Adolescence is earning serious critical acclaim.

Ashley Walters as DI Luke Bascombe in “Adolescence”

As of writing, Adolescence holds a perfect 100% score onRotten Tomatoes.

It’s already earned a ‘Certified Fresh’ seal of approval.

This is not an easy watch…

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence

This Netflix original completely blew me away.

Adolescence is a truly vital watch.

Few shows get this many elements spot on.

(L-R) Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller, Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller, in Adolescence

Thats a bold statement considering its only March, but thats the quality levels were talking about.

(L-R) Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence

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