The limited series Adolescence has surged into Netflix’s all-time Top 5 list for English-language TV shows, earning over 114 million views in just 24 days. Premiering on March 13, 2025, the thriller has quickly become a standout title, now ranking as the fourth most popular English-language series on the platform—surpassing Stranger Things Season 3 and Bridgerton Season 2.
Adolescence currently trails only behind Wednesday Season 1, Stranger Things Season 4, and Dahmer: Monster. With Netflix allowing a 91-day window for titles to build viewership before finalizing their place on the all-time chart, the series still has several weeks to climb even higher. Based on its current pace, it could soon overtake Dahmer and potentially challenge Stranger Things 4.
The series continues to lead the weekly charts, pulling in another 17.8 million views between March 31 and April 6, bringing its total to 114 million. Its consistent momentum reflects strong word-of-mouth and growing global interest. In response to its popularity and relevance, Netflix has made Adolescence accessible in U.K. secondary schools via the Into Film+ educational streaming platform.
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Starring Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper, the series follows a fictional British household rocked by tragedy after a teenage boy kills a classmate. Graham, who also co-created the show, explained in a recent interview that the idea came from confronting real-life concerns about rising youth violence in the U.K. He said the project wasn’t meant to offer solutions, but to spark meaningful conversations.
Graham described the experience of creating the series as deeply personal and emotionally charged. He teamed up with writer Jack Thorne to craft a story that explores the complexities of grief, guilt, and community breakdown. According to Graham, the team poured everything into the production, and while the story is tough, the collaboration was filled with care and respect.
The show’s raw and honest portrayal has clearly struck a chord. Graham noted that the public response has been deeply moving, with viewers reaching out to share how much the story resonated with them. Many have even stopped him in public to talk about scenes that impacted them personally.
