Is ‘Adolescence’ the Next Big Hit to Outshine ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix?

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Many shows have come and gone, some gaining recognition but falling short of dethroning the show that dominated a streaming platform after its 2016 debut, specifically Stranger Things. However, this changed with the arrival of Adolescence, which premiered on March 13, 2025. Upon its release, it was lauded by both critics and audiences, setting itself up to become one of the streamer’s most widely-watched series in history.

As reported by Deadline, the series “Adolescence” is about to rank as the second most-watched English-language show on Netflix of all time. Its debut has created quite a stir, with both viewers and critics eagerly anticipating a sequel. Remarkably, it’s only been a year since its release, but it’s already gaining ground on “Stranger Things,” which is an astonishing feat for a new show. In the past few weeks, it hasn’t consistently ranked in Netflix’s weekly top 10, but it has amassed over 140.2 million views in just 75 days, leaving plenty of time within its 91-day premiere window to continue its climb.

The report further disclosed that within the coming week, the series crafted by Jack Thorne (known for the stage play of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and This is England) will surpass the 140.7 million views amassed by Stranger Things within its initial 91 days. However, it won’t outperform Wednesday‘s viewership of 252 million in its first 90 days, though the accomplishment is quite noteworthy given that the narrative lacks celebrity endorsement. The series revolves around a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller (portrayed by Owen Cooper), who stands accused of murdering a female student after being lured into the online community known as the manosphere. For its creator Stephen Graham, this series was made with sincerity and regard. He shared with Netflix that his intention was to shed light on a pressing issue in Britain.

In creating this, we poured in love, honor, and deep respect, each member of the team being part of our shared heart. The cast is included within this crew, for we’re all one collective unit. This was undoubtedly one of the most fulfilling acting journeys I’ve embarked upon. We crafted a work that reflected reality, focusing on the alarming issue of young men killing young girls in Britain. Our primary goal was to shed light on this problem and stimulate discussions between parents and children.

Creator Stephen Graham on ‘Adolescence’s Honesty

Back in April, it was disclosed that Netflix and Plan B Entertainment were considering another season for the show, given its rising popularity. It’s no wonder that the streaming service is eager to offer additional episodes of this series to its ever-expanding viewer base. Throughout his career, Graham has garnered several British Academy Television Awards and one for a British Academy Film Award. The show Adolescence, much like his other works, appears to be rooted in sincerity.

I believe that, since it was crafted with love, we tossed our tiny stone or pebble into the cosmos, and it ended up in a pond. The consequences of this act have been quite astounding, to be honest. You wouldn’t understand the extent of its influence. Yet, the motivation behind it has always stemmed from pureness, sincerity, and truth.

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2025-05-28 13:32