One of the best-limited series ever put on TV is blowing up on Netflix right now. It's called Adolescence, and it's a British crime drama show by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini.The show follows a 13-year-old schoolboy who is arrested for the murder of a classmate. Each episode is shot in one take.There are four total, each around an hour, and they pack so many emotional gut punches you'll have to take a walk in between, and you'll need a hug after. Today, I want to go over the end of the series and explain what happened. Let's dive in. The Plot of 'Adolescence'Like I said at the top, Adolescence is a British miniseries that delves into the disturbing circumstances surrounding the murder of a teenage girl, Katie, by her classmate, Jamie. Unlike a typical crime thriller, the show reveals Jamie's guilt in the first episode, which is centered around his arrest and his family's early reactions to the accusations. At the show's core is the search for the complex psychological and societal factors that might have led a child to commit murder. The narrative unfolds over four episodes, each shot in a single, continuous take, creating a raw and immersive viewing experience and heightening the tension and emotional weight of the story. The series begins by establishing the aftermath of Katie's murder, introducing the key characters and the somber atmosphere that permeates their lives. Jamie, the perpetrator, is quickly identified, and the investigation shifts...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 19 March