Have you watched Adolescence yet? This short-lived crime drama featuring Stephen Graham has been the center of attention among critics. Adolescence has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
According to CNN Indonesia, the British series Adolescence managed to captivate audiences and received praise from critics after airing globally on March 13, 2025. The four-episode series was hailed as a brilliant spectacle and earned a 99% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with only one negative review.
1. Adolescence Floods with Praise on Rotten Tomatoes
NPR critic David Bianculli praised Adolescence as a great series. According to him, this is the best series in 2025 to date. Bianculli said, “Adolescence is amazing, it’s the best TV series of the year.”
In addition, some critics talked about the social issues in the series Adolescence. According to Nandini Balial of RogerEbert.com, the series is very important despite its heavy topics. Amber Dowling, in her review on TheWrap, also highlighted the story in the series. She thinks the series can be addictive thanks to its strong acting and storyline, even though the story is quite heavy.
“No one wants to watch this series, but that’s exactly why everyone should watch it,” Balial said.
“Adolescence is an addictive show, but a difficult one to watch. The series is made all the more compelling by the excellent acting and deep stories that raise important questions about today’s society.” wrote Amber Dowling of TheWrap.
Critics also praised the acting of the British actors in the series, especially Stephen Graham and debutant Owen Cooper. They, who played the Miller family’s father and son, were considered so brilliant that they deserved to win an Emmy.
“The highlight of all this is the cast. Their acting is so good that you’d never guess they were acting. I myself have to remember that this is all fiction,” said Rachel Cooke of the New Statesman.
“An emotional performance that grabs you and breaks you down. Emmy ready for Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper for their emotional father-son story.”
“This emotional, heartfelt performance will move you to tears. Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper deserve an Emmy for this emotional father-son story,” said Peter Travers in his review on ABC News.
2. What is Adolescence all about?
Adolescence is a one-shot series that takes the genre to another level and is the best crime drama you should watch this year. The story centers on a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.
Stephen Graham plays the father, a hardworking man who tries to understand his son’s actions. Each episode is shot in a single scene to illustrate how the child’s crimes affect the family and society.
Adolescence has caught the attention of many thanks to its important themes and unique presentation, earning a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. With only four episodes, you can finish it in one night.
