Netflix’s Adolescence Breaks Records as UK’s Most-Watched Streaming Show Ever
Globally, Adolescence has been a juggernaut, amassing 24 million views and nearly 100 million hours watched in its first week.
Netflix’s Adolescence has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the UK’s most-watched streaming show ever.
The debut episode garnered nearly 6.5 million viewers in its first week, surpassing traditional broadcast shows like The Apprentice and Death in Paradise.
This marks the first time a streaming series has topped the weekly British ratings chart, as reported by the British ratings agency Barb.
The four-part drama, directed by Philip Barantini and written by Jack Thorne, explores the story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, accused of murdering a classmate, and delves into themes of social media’s influence on teenage masculinity.
Each episode was filmed in a single take, adding to its cinematic appeal.
Globally, Adolescence has been a juggernaut, amassing 24 million views and nearly 100 million hours watched in its first week. The series has sparked widespread discussion and critical acclaim, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking moment in streaming history.
