Adolescence did not arrive with big promotions or loud headlines, but it quickly caught attention and held on.

The limited series 'Adolescence' starred Owen Cooper as a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering his classmate

Netflix’s harrowing series about a 13-year-old British boy accused of killing a girl in his school became an immediate global hit last year.

The cultural relevance of Netflix’s Adolescence continues as the streaming series impressed at the Golden Globes. Stephen Graham’s brainchild already swept during the 77th Emmy Awards and continues to be a source of fascination.

Stephen Graham got a hug from friend Leonardo DiCaprio and shouted out Queen Latifah when he recognized her in the crowd at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards after he won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series,

Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper's Adolescence lifted some heavy weight at the Critics Choice Awards 2026, marking a clean sweep and some deserved awards.

Adolescence season 2 has not been officially confirmed, but it is seemingly in the works. After winning the Golden Globe for Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology of TV Movie at the 2026 Golden Globes, co-creator and star Graham was asked about returning to the world of Adolescence.

The limited-series, which stars Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper, topped Netflix's most-watched charts over the weekend