Adolescence break viewership records set by Stranger Things Season 3 and Bridgerton Season 2

Adolescence became a surprise hit for Netflix after its premiere last month. Due to its captivating plot, distinctive one-shot filmmaking, and debutant Owen Cooper’s remarkable acting abilities, the limited series attracted international attention.

Despite lacking a significant marketing strategy, the show achieved remarkable ratings and became one of the most popular limited series in the United Kingdom on Netflix, joining Baby Reindeer. Adolescence also made it onto the streamer’s list of the all-time best English-language television shows.

It took ninth place, knocking Bridgerton Season 2 (93.8 million views) off the list and Strange Things Season 3 (94.8 million views) down to tenth place. To date, Adolescence has received 96.7 million views globally. The number is anticipated to rise due to the continuous excitement surrounding the play.

The series has two more months to rise even higher on Netflix, as the list is based on a 91-day viewership timeframe.

The drama miniseries Adolescence is based on actual events. It recounts a sequence of events when “a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate,” according to the official summary. His therapist, his family, and the lead detective are all left wondering what actually transpired in the process of crime.

Cooper’s performance as Jaime in the series won him a lot of praise. Despite the show being shot in a single continuous shot, he gave a flawless performance.

It also stars Faye Marsay, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, and numerous others. Graham explained the team’s plan for the limited series to Tudum: “One of our aims was to ask, ‘What is happening to our young men these days, and what are the pressures they face from their peers, from the internet, and from social media?’” he stated.