Netflix’s new British miniseries 'Adolescence' has got people everywhere talking — and not just about the drama. The four-part show dives deep into the dark side of online spaces and how they’re affecting young boys today.

Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, the show follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, played by Owen Cooper, who’s arrested for killing a classmate. What really makes the series stand out is its filming style — each episode is shot in a single, continuous take. It gives the whole thing an intense, almost real-time feel.

Owen Cooper gets real about his role

Owen Cooper, the young star of the show, recently chatted with The Hollywood Reporter and admitted he still hasn’t watched the full series — and for good reason.

“I still haven't watched it either. I just don't like watching myself. And now Jack says it's going into schools... that's my worst nightmare!” he joked.

He also said he was shocked to learn about some of the online behaviours being shown in the show.

“I was glad I didn't have any idea of what was going on – the emojis and the meanings behind them. I had no clue. And I don't think my friends knew, but it's obviously happening across the country. It's not a made-up story,” Cooper added.

A powerful team behind the scenes

Stephen Graham, who co-created the show, also plays Eddie Miller — Jamie’s father. The series is directed by Philip Barantini and has been praised all round for its bold storytelling, direction, and strong performances.

'Adolescence' dropped on Netflix on 13 March and quickly picked up praise from both viewers and critics, not just for the story but for how it’s shining a light on some pretty serious issues that a lot of people hadn’t thought about before.

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