Netflix viewers are raving over a "powerful" and "gripping" new mini-series starring actors like Steven Graham.
Adolescence follows the harrowing story of 13-year-old British schoolboy Jamie Miller who is arrested for the murder of a female classmate.
Discussing the programme, show creator Stephen Graham said: “The idea came as – over the past 10 years or so – we’ve seen an epidemic of knife crime amongst young lads, up and down the country.
"And for me, there were certain instances that really stuck out where young boys – and they are young boys, you know, they're not men – were killing young girls."
He told the RadioTimes that when these cases are on the news, he and director Philip Barantini often jump to "blaming the family" but that they wanted to challenge this assumption.
Netflix viewers dub 'gripping' and 'powerful' Adolescence 'must-watch' show
Viewers have been quick to let their praise for the "powerful" Netflix show be known with one person writing on Twitter, now known as X, to say: "Currently watching #Adolescence on Netflix and f*** it's one of the best TV I've ever watched."
They added: "The entire cast deserves an Emmy for their acting. The show captured the raw emotions everyone has because of the murder."
Another Adolescence fan penned: "Holy sh**!! The new Netflix show Adolescence is unbelievable TV. Gripping, terrifying, intense, heartbreaking, and tragic. The script, acting, direction - everything is top-notch. Watch it."
Praising Steven Graham, who plays Jamie's father Eddie, one viewer said: "This new Netflix show, Adolescence. Up there with the best TV I’ve seen in years!! Steven Graham is top-class."
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The final episode of the mini-series attracted particular attention with one person writing: "Adolescence on Netflix is very good. Episode 3 is absolutely excellent.
"Incredible to do one shot per show the logistics must have been quite something. Excellent TV all around."
Finally, one user added: "Ok I’m gonna say it: Adolescence on @netflix is the greatest British TV show ever made.
"Poignant and powerful analysis of online radicalisation of young men, with an exceptional script, masterful direction and a first-rate cast."
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