# Adolescence (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/adolescence/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 99/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% |
| Metascore | 91/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 85% |
| Creator | Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 1 (4 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Adolescence (2025) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (99%), Metascore (91/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (85%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 84%.

## Celluloid verdict

A technical and emotional tour de force — its one-shot episodes turn a family's worst nightmare into unbearable, essential television, with newcomer Owen Cooper announcing a major talent.

## Synopsis

When a 13-year-old boy is arrested for the murder of a schoolgirl, his family, the investigating detectives and a court-appointed psychologist each confront the unthinkable — every episode staged as a single unbroken take that traps the viewer inside the fallout with nowhere to look away.

## Cast

Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Adolescence worth watching?**
Yes — Adolescence earns a 89% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 99%, Metascore 91/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 85%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). A technical and emotional tour de force — its one-shot episodes turn a family's worst nightmare into unbearable, essential television, with newcomer Owen Cooper announcing a major talent.

**Why is Adolescence so highly rated?**
Adolescence scores 89% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 99/100, Metacritic 91/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 85%. The separate audience snapshot is 84%. A technical and emotional tour de force — its one-shot episodes turn a family's worst nightmare into unbearable, essential television, with newcomer Owen Cooper announcing a major talent. See the full breakdown on the Adolescence series page.

**Is Adolescence on Prime Video?**
No — Adolescence is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Adolescence on Netflix?**
Yes — Adolescence is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Adolescence come out?**
Adolescence first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Adolescence are there?**
Adolescence has 1 season across 4 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Adolescence?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Adolescence’s 4 episodes take around 3 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Adolescence?**
Adolescence streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Adolescence?**
Adolescence stars Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty. Created by Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham.

**How many episodes are in Adolescence?**
Adolescence has 4 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is Adolescence about?**
When a 13-year-old boy is arrested for the murder of a schoolgirl, his family, the investigating detectives and a court-appointed psychologist each confront the unthinkable — every episode staged as a single unbroken take that traps the viewer inside the fallout with nowhere to look away.

**Who created Adolescence?**
Adolescence was created by Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

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