Who would have thought that a four-part miniseries among hundreds of crime titles in Netflix's catalog would become a global phenomenon? Yet, that's exactly what's happening with Adolescence - a production that has not only captivated viewers, but is already setting records for the platform.
In just two weeks, Adolescence has racked up an impressive 66.3 million views - more than any other limited series in Netflix history. Not even the hit The Queen's Gambit has garnered that many views in the same period.
To give you an idea of the scale of its success - the second most-watched series in Netflix's latest rankings, The Residence, has garnered “barely” 6.4 million views. Adolescence has completely taken the top spot in the top 10, and everything indicates that it will stay there for a long time. At this rate, the series could soon be among the most watched Netflix titles of all time.
If this happens, Adolescence will be not only the most watched, but also the highest-rated series on the prestigious list. Currently, Adolescence has an impressive 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which ranks it even above The Queen's Gambit (96%). The only critic who gave a negative review is Inku Kahn of The New Yorker, which deprived the series of a perfect score.
But what makes Adolescence so special?
The series not only impresses with its acting, but also with its incredible technique – each episode is filmed in a single take that lasts an entire hour. No editing tricks, no hidden transitions – everything is filmed in real time, which requires incredible efforts from both the crew and the actors.
The most memorable moment is the episode in which Owen Cooper's character - Jamie Miller - is in front of the camera the entire time. This is his debut role, but his performance is so strong that there is already talk of future big projects for the young actor.
Adolescence is a phenomenon that not only sets new standards, but also proves that bold creative decisions can pay off.