Why is everyone talking about the new series on Netflix, Adolescence? Let's find out

Adolescence is a British miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who also plays an important character in the series. | (Pic: Netflix)

The miniseries, with four episodes, received universal acclaim after it was released on March 13. Adolescence is currently trending on Netflix’s most-watched TV show chart.

It centres on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a classmate. The limited series is about the turmoil of the teenager and the family dealing with the tragedy. | (Pic: Netflix)

Adolescence was Owen Cooper's first on-screen role, and, according to reviews, he is being appreciated and lauded for nailing it. | (Pic: Netflix)

Filmed in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, the series was filmed in 'one continuous shot' style. | (Pic: Netflix)

It was directed by Philip Barantini, who used a similar technique in his 2021 BAFTA-nominated film Boiling Point. He said, "...we press record on the camera, and we don’t press stop until the very end of the hour," GQ stated. | (Pic: Philip Barantini)

Although Jamie's story in Adolescence is not based on a real story or a person, it has its roots in news reports. Additionally, co-writer Jack Thorne was inspired by Gitta Sereny's book, Cries Unheard: Why Children Kill. | (Pic: Amazon)

Renowned filmmaker and award-winning director Hansal Mehta said, "‘Adolescence’ on @NetflixIndia is perhaps the best TV show I’ve seen in years...It is a universal story of our times. It scares you, shakes you up, and keeps you riveted."