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Adolescence season two: Brad Pitt’s production company begins talks

A follow-up to the record-breaking Netflix series might be in the works with hopes that it will ‘not be repetitive’

The Guardian - US

Boris Johnson criticises plans to show hit Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ in secondary schools

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s four-part Netflix drama Adolescence being made available in schools to help combat toxic online influences. Boris Johnson says it's "tosh"...

Euronews

What politicians could actually do about the issues raised in Adolescence

Netflix hit Adolescence has ignited conversations across the UK about contemporary masculinity, online radicalisation and violence against women and girls. It has also raised questions about the interventions needed at home, in schools and by the government to counter the seductive power of harmful content on social media.

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Yes, we should celebrate Adolescence – but it comes at a cost to the UK TV industry

This vital drama has British actors, a British writer, but Netflix funding. Here’s why that’s a huge problem, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t miss warning signs on TV drama Adolescence’, anti-terror police tell parents

Detectives say the number of under-17s being arrested for terrorism-related offences is at its highest level

Evening Standard

'As a dad, I have not found it easy viewing' - Keir Starmer reacts to Adolescence as he meets with creators of 'groundbreaking' series

The Prime Minister welcomed the creative minds behind Netflix hit, Adolescence, to discuss the 'cultural issue' of online misogyny

Woman & Home

Netflix's Adolescence To Be Shown In British Schools To Combat Misogyny And Teen Violence

'Adolescence', which tells the story of a boy who stabs a female classmate to death after being influenced by misogynistic influencers like Andrew Tate, will be shown in all UK schools.

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Are Scottish secondary schools showing Netflix's Adolescence?

Netflix has said Adolescence will be free to stream for all secondary schools across the UK — will Scottish students be watching it in class?

The National (Scotland)

Badenoch says boy Adolescence lead character based on was ‘not white’

Writer Jack Thorne has dismissed an online theory the race of the lead character was changed and stressed it was not based on a real case.

Evening Standard

Badenoch claims Adolescence ‘fundamentally changed’ story it is based on

A theory that the race of the lead character was changed from the real-life case the series was based on has been dismissed by the show’s creator.

Evening Standard

Badenoch claims Adolescence ‘fundamentally changed’ story it is based on – despite admitting she hasn’t seen it

Theory that race of lead character was changed from the real-life case the series was based on has been dismissed by the show’s creator

The Independent UK

Hard-hitting Drama 'Adolescence' To Be Shown In UK Schools

The Netflix drama "Adolescence", which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young boys are exposed to online, is to be shown in UK secondary schools, officials said on Monday.

International Business Times

Adolescence co-creator responds to ‘absurd’ conspiracy theory

Adolescence writer reacts to ‘absurd’ race-swapping theory spread by Elon Musk

The Independent UK

Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister to discuss online harm

The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama 'Adolescence' have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by toxic online content.

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The Independent UK

Adolescence ‘not easy viewing’ says Starmer as he backs streaming show in schools

PM met writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson for a discussion about misogyny

Evening Standard

Starmer: No ‘simple solution’ to boys being pulled into ‘whirlpool’ of misogyny

Writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson, and representatives from the NSPCC and Children’s Society, joined the Prime Minister for a discussion.

The Independent UK

Adolescence creator responds to conspiracy theory promoted by Elon Musk

Adolescence writer reacts to ‘absurd’ race-swapping theory spread by Elon Musk

The Independent UK

Adolescence writer reacts to ‘absurd’ race-swapping theory spread by Elon Musk

Jack Thorne said ‘it’s absurd to say [knife crime] is only committed by Black boys’

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Total Film

Sorry, Adolescence season 2 isn't happening, despite its 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and record-breaking Netflix audience

Netflix hit Adolescence won't be getting another season, says co-creator Jack Thorne

The Independent UK

Adolescence director on ‘sucker punch’ scene and whether show should get a series two

‘The conversation that it’s sparked has just blown my mind,’ says Philip Barantini

International Business Times UK

Did Netflix's 'Adolescence' Race Swap Its Main Character? Jack Thorne Responds to Backlash

Netizens have dragged the show into a new debate by claiming that the writers of the show 'race-swapped' the lead despite taking inspiration from a case where the perpetrator was a young black boy.

Evening Standard

Adolescence director says ‘standalone’ show should not have a second series

He also spoke about how the show’s one-shot format was executed.

The Guardian - UK

Netflix’s Adolescence makes TV history in the UK

Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s drama has become the first streaming show to top the UK most-watched television charts

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer hails Stephen Graham’s Adolescence as he blasts social media: 'It’s destroying the planet'

Dyer discussed the dangers of social media for young people with The Standard and suggested the UK consider social media age restrictions similar to Australia's

The Guardian - UK

Adolescence, the backlash: the nightmare of making hit TV in terrifying times

From online hate to being mobbed in public, having a televisual smash is becoming increasingly fraught. Should Netflix have hidden its stars away in a safe house?

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