Netflix’s Adolescence Reviews Lead to 100% Rotten Tomatoes’ Critic Score

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The crime drama titled “Adolescence,” produced by Netflix and directed by Philip Barantini, has been praised by multiple critics and boasts a flawless rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This highly anticipated limited series premiered on the streaming service on March 13, 2025, featuring an impressive ensemble of actors including Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Faye Marsay, and several others.

Critics are loving Netflix’s Adolescence in their reviews

The four-part Netflix series titled “Adolescence” has received acclaim from critics since its latest release. They’ve been commending the show for its emotionally charged and tearjerking narrative. Directed by Barantini, the story follows a family’s tumultuous journey as their life is upended when 13-year-old Jamie, portrayed by Owen Cooper, stands accused of murdering one of his schoolmates.

In simple terms, Randy Myers from The Mercury News praised Stephen Graham for his dual role as creator and actor in the show. He expressed that Graham is not only potent on-screen but also plays an influential role off-camera.

According to Alan Sepinwall from Rolling Stone, Adolescence is not a light or effortless viewing experience, but its powerful message and bold delivery make it one of the absolute finest programs to watch this year – possibly even the best – on television.

In his critique for FandomWire, M. N. Miller highlighted that the show possesses an exceptional strength and unique perception. He went on to praise Stephen Graham’s acting in the review, stating that “Adolescence is skillfully grounded by Stephen Graham’s impactful portrayal of vulnerability. It carries a powerful punch, comparable to a wrecking ball, leaving viewers feeling deeply affected.

Netflix’s Adolescence gets a perfect critic score on Rotten Tomatoes

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Adolescence has received unanimous praise from critics, boasting a flawless rating of 100%. As of now, the Netflix series maintains this score on the Tomatometer, following 15 critically acclaimed reviews.

Lately, Graham shared some thoughts on the show with Tudum, expressing that they had choices to create a series focusing on gang conflicts or substance abuse within families, or perhaps portray a child struggling with alcoholic or abusive parents. However, they chose to present a family that viewers might recognize as their own, making them think, “Wow, this could be our reality!” The storyline unfolds as the most terrifying nightmare for an ordinary family.

All episodes of the limited series are available to stream on Netflix.

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2025-03-13 16:03