The British mini-series ‘Adolescence’ has become the first programme on a streaming platform to top the weekly audience charts in the UK. 

The four episodes premiered on Netflix March 13th and have received much attention for its intense exploration and storytelling of youth violence, family dynamics and mental health. 

Adolescence star ‘Owen Cooper’ played the 13 year old boy ‘Jamie Miller’ who was arrested on suspicion of murder after one of his female classmates was found fatally stabbed. The show aims to portray the mindset of the young boy who felt rejected romantically, giving a chilling one take performance in episode three. 

The show raises awareness on the impact of online harassment and ‘Incel’ culture, it challenges viewers to consider how society shapes young people’s perceptions and actions. 

Young actor ‘Owen Cooper’ previously had no acting credits, initially pursuing acting as a hobby where he attended classes at The Drama Mob theatre group. At just 15 years old, his breakout role and performance in the netflix series has been widely praised and his rapid rise in the industry has created speculation about future major roles.