Adolescence: Season 1
2025 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.8
Limited Series
What Season 1 of Adolescence
Police burst into the Miller home in a town near Doncaster and take away Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing Katie Leonard, a classmate at his school. Jamie insists he has done nothing wrong, but officers hold him at the station for questioning. His family tries to make sense of what is happening and to face an accusation that affects everyone. Inspector Bascombe looks for answers at the school, while Jamie's therapist tries to get the boy to open up about his feelings toward the victim. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who leads the cast alongside Owen Cooper, the series asks what really happened.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
Police break down the door of the Millers' family home. Teenage Jamie is arrested and taken in for questioning but insists he's done nothing wrong.
Directed by Philip Barantini · Written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham · Starring: Emilia Holliday, Anne Hornby, Bidi Iredale, Jay Johnson
1x02 Episode 2
The police look for answers — and the weapon — at Jamie's school. They can't get any leads from his friends, until DI Bascombe's son offers to help.
Directed by Philip Barantini · Written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham · Starring: Alfie Ward, Kaine Davis, Fatima Bojang, Amari Bacchus
1x03 Episode 3
Jamie meets with a psychologist. He's reluctant to speak at first, but eventually he opens up about his complex feelings towards Katie.
Directed by Philip Barantini · Written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham · Starring: Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Douglas Russell, Claudius Peters
1x04 Episode 4 Season Finale
On Eddie's birthday, the Millers try to celebrate like everything is normal. But a series of upsetting events threatens to send the family over the edge.
Directed by Philip Barantini · Written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham · Starring: Bidi Iredale, Kaya Moore, Joe Barber, Stephen Graham
Season 1 Cast
Owen CooperJamie Miller (voice)3 episodes
Amélie PeaseLisa Miller2 episodes
Christine TremarcoManda Miller2 episodes
Faye MarsayDS Misha Frank2 episodes
Ashley WaltersDI Luke Bascombe2 episodes
Austin HaynesFredo2 episodes
Emilia HollidayKatieEpisode 1
Amari BacchusAdam BascombeEpisode 1
Melissa JohnsCarlaEpisode 1
Jonathon OjinnakaMr CurtisEpisode 1
Kaya MooreTerryEpisode 1
Joe BarberQuintEpisode 1
Mark StanleyPaulie BarlowEpisode 1
Connor CallandPC JenkinsEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Adolescence
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of Adolescence?
Season 1 of Adolescence has 4 episodes.
When did Season 1 of Adolescence premiere?
It premiered on March 13, 2025.
Where to watch Season 1 of Adolescence?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x01, "Episode 1," has a 8.1.