8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adolescence (2025)
Adolescence (2025)
Overview
When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by condemning right-wing radicalization, misogyny, and capitalism, while advocating for socialist alternatives and systemic change.
The series *Adolescence* engages deeply with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion themes by depicting gender violence, incel culture, and racial tensions, including a white boy assaulting a Black girl and Black characters' distrust of police. Its narrative explicitly critiques toxic masculinity, male rage, and systemic racism, positioning these issues as central to its exploration of adolescent violence and mental health struggles.
Secondary
Adolescence portrays transsexual characters and themes by focusing on the authentic experiences of trans youth. It emphasizes the challenges they face and the need for understanding and support, aiming to foster empathy and awareness. The film is designed as an educational tool, promoting a sensitive and informative view of trans identity during adolescence.
The show uses a Christian interpretive framework to explore societal issues, encouraging Christian viewers to engage with themes of lament, hope, and community responsibility through biblical and theological lenses. It positions Christian faith as a source of constructive engagement and reflection.
The film *Adolescence* (2025) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on the crisis of modern boyhood, toxic masculinity, and the radicalization of a young boy, Jamie, without any direct engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
All characters in the film Adolescence are portrayed in alignment with their established canonical genders from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping reported.
The series maintains ethnic and phenotypical authenticity for its major characters, aligning with their established white British backgrounds and the setting's demographics. While one actor is mixed-race, the character is depicted as white, and the casting is described as fitting the regional demographic without attempting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.7
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