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Line of Duty, The Crown and Top Boy stars team up for gripping new Netflix drama – as release date is confirmed
Stephen Graham has shared his terrifying inspiration for the series
NETFLIX has confirmed the release date for its gripping new crime drama Adolescence, and it's set to be one of the most talked-about series of 2025.
Starring an impressive lineup, including Stephen Graham (Line of Duty), Ashley Walters (Top Boy), and Erin Doherty (The Crown), the four part series will arrive on the streaming platform on March 13, 2025.
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The drama tells the harrowing story of a family thrown into turmoil when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl from his school.
Stephen stars as Jamie’s devastated father, Eddie, while Ashley takes on the role of Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe, who is leading the investigation.
Meanwhile, Erin plays the clinical psychologist assigned to Jamie’s case, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shocking crime.
Adolescence is co-created and written by Stephen alongside acclaimed screenwriter Jack Thorne, with Philip Barantini (Boiling Point) directing.
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The one-shot filming style which made Boiling Point so immersive will be used in this show to heighten the tension.
At Netflix’s recent ‘Next on Netflix’ event Stephen shed light on the inspiration behind the project, referencing the tragic rise in knife crime among young people across the UK.
He explained: "Over the past decade, we’ve seen an epidemic of knife crime involving young lads. And for me, there were cases that really stuck out—where young boys, because they are just boys, not men—were killing young girls.
"I kept asking myself, why? What’s happening in our society? We’re so quick to judge, to blame parents, but what if that’s not the full story?"
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Adolescence will place a sharp focus on the parents of young offenders and the wider societal issues at play that contribute to these crimes.
The show's director believes the way the series is shot will make it impossible for viewers to look away.
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Philip shared: "We’re all guilty of watching TV with one eye on our phones, but with Adolescence, you won’t want to miss a second.
"The tension is relentless, and the actors are living in the moment—there’s no cutting away, no escaping the intensity."
Also joining the cast are Mark Stanley (Happy Valley), Faye Marsay (Ten Pound Poms), and Christine Tremarco (The Responder).
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