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Netflix Drama Adolescence Tells Its Story in Four Episodes
Netflix’s British drama Adolescence has four episodes, each a little over an hour long.
It follows Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy charged with murdering a classmate in the first episode.
As the story unfolds, viewers learn more about Jamie and his family and see the events and aftermath develop.
Each episode is filmed in one continuous take, with the camera following the action without visible cuts.
The format combines slow, smooth camerawork with an emotionally intense story, making the series short but difficult to watch.
The show won nine Primetime Emmy Awards after receiving 13 nominations.
Its central performance by Owen Cooper as Jamie helped make the series a major success.
Netflix’s British crime drama Adolescence tells its story in four episodes.
The series follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is charged with murdering a classmate in its first episode.
Created by Jack Throne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini, the drama gradually reveals more about Jamie and his family.
Each episode is filmed in one continuous take.
The series earned 13 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and won nine.
- Who
- Adolescence, a British crime drama created by Jack Throne and Stephen Graham.
- What
- The four-episode series follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller after he is charged with murdering a classmate.
- When
- The series was released in 2025.
- Where
- The story is set in Britain.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Adolescence was released.
Jamie Miller is charged with the murder of a classmate.
Adolescence received 13 nominations and won nine awards.
- Episodes
- 4
- Jamie Miller's age
- 13
- Filming approach
- Each episode is shot in one continuous take
- Emmy nominations
- 13 at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
- Emmy wins
- 9 at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
What people are saying
Adolescence is a quick watch (but not an easy one)
Each episode of Adolescence is shot in one continuous take