In this episode, Nathan and Whitney break down the gripping four-part Netflix drama Adolescence, a British psychological crime series filmed entirely in one take per episode. The story follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who’s arrested for the murder of a classmate — but what unfolds is a chilling, timely examination of bullying, toxic masculinity, social media and the emotional lives of boys.

They discuss what makes the show a standout of the year so far, how the one-shot format heightens the intensity and why it’s both an artistic and emotional achievement worth watching — especially with teens.

🎬 Starring: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty

🎥 Directed by: Philip Barantini

✍️ Created by: Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham

📺 Streaming on: Netflix

📦 Episodes: 4 | Each filmed in one continuous take

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