Every now and then, a miniseries will drop on streaming and make the entire world pause. This isAdolescence, a raw, gripping drama about the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for the murder of a female classmate. ReunitingPhilip BarantiniandStephen Grahamafter their 2021 filmBoiling Point, Adolescence is yet another showcase of the one-take filming technique that so often proves impressive. Already sporting a100% critical score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes,Adolescencehas shot to the top of many people’s ‘must-watch’ lists, thanks in no small part to incredible word-of-mouth, with some calling it the best miniseries released in years.
You won’t be surprised to learn then that, thanks to such positive word-of-mouth,Adolescencehas risen to the very top of Netflix’s TV streaming charts in the US, overtaking heavy hitters such asRunning Point, co-created byMindy Kaling,Ike Barinholtz, andRobert De Niro’s debut leading role in aTV series, the political thrillerZero Day.Adolescencehas received gushing critical and audience reception so far, with Collider’s ownTaylor Gatesgiving it anear-perfect 9/10 in her review, saying, “Adolescencemiraculously manages to not only tap into the current zeitgeist butact as a potential tool to start these vital conversations among parents and children without ever coming off as preachy or didactic.” She later added:
“Adolescenceisn’t just an entertaining series (though it is, in some warped way);it’s one of the most important series I’ve seen in a long time.”
What Else is in Netflix’s TV Top 10?
Besides the aforementioned trio ofAdolescence, Running Point,andZero Day, which hold positions #1, #2, and #4 respectively, there are still several other excitingnew and mainstay series that are proving popular currently. In the #3 position is the reality seriesTemptation Island, which sees unmarried couples sent to a tropical location to see if their fidelity will last the “temptation” of other people. #5 on the list is the drama seriesBeauty in Black, with #6 currently held by the popular true crime miniseriesAmerican Murder: Gabby Petito. #7 on the list isWelcome to the Family, with #8 held byAndrew Schulz’s latest comedy special,LIFE. At #9 isMedusa, withEverybody’s Live with John Mulaneyjust sneaking into the top 10.
Adolescenceis the number one most-watched show on Netflix in the US. You can catch the miniseries on the streamer now, and ensure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
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