Exploring The Impact Of Social Media On Teen Violence In 'adolescence'

Weeks after its release on Netflix, Adolescence continues to make headlines around the world.

So much so that the United Kingdom government plans to show it at high schools.

Co-created and written by Graham and Jack Thorne, and directed by Philip Barantini, Adolescence is centred around 13-year-old Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, who stabs his class girl, Katie, to death.

The four-part series explores both the toxic impact of social media and the spike in knife-related crimes in the United Kingdom.

It takes the viewer through the several factors that contributed to Jamies actions, including his lack of self-esteem, perceived bullying at school, and access to online incel propaganda.