After the initial shock of the first episode, this is whenAdolescenceintroduces incel cultureand begins to get chilling.

Luke and Misha realize that everything they had assumed about the dynamic between Jamie and Katie was wrong.

The episode does a great job of showing viewers thatAdolescenceis going to be very different from other crime dramas.

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That said,the first episode ofAdolescencewas captivating, hinting at darker events to come.

Adolescencedoes not show Katie aside from her CCTV appearance.

Adolescenceends with Jamie changing his pleato guilty, reflecting what the audience and his family already know.

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Owen Cooper has now been cast as Heathcliff inWuthering Heights.

This episode is virtually perfect in terms of writing, acting, and illustratingAdolescence’s message.

Faye Marsay and Ashley Walters standing together in Adolescence

InAdolescence, a four-part Netflix drama, the Miller family’s life is upended when 13-year-old Jamie is accused of murdering a classmate. Filmed in a continuous shot, the series delves into the ensuing investigation, exploring themes of family, truth, and justice.

Stephen Graham as Eddie, standing in the street and looking concerned in Adolescence.

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller looking grim in Adolescence

Eric is staring at his psychologist while in a session in Adolescence

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller sitting on Jamie’s bed holding a stuffed toy in Adolescence.

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller appearing tired and mildly angry in Adolescence

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