Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Adolescence premiered on Netflix on March 13, 2025, to widespread acclaim. The series quickly became the most-watched show in the UK within a week. Vidya Balan expressed interest in a role similar to a therapist in the show. New Delhi: Adolescence dropped on Netflix on March 13, […]
Frequently Made Mistakes | Episode 1 | Animal | Video Credit: The Hindu Welcome to ‘Frequently Made Mistakes’, a deep-dive series that unpacks where storytellers stumble—and how to course correct. In our premiere episode, we tackle one of the most widespread storytelling errors: representation that seems like endorsement. Just because a film shows toxic masculinity doesn’t mean it’s critiquing it. Our […]
A still from ‘Adolescence’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment is in early discussions to develop a second season of Adolescence, the breakout Netflix drama that has captured global attention since its March release. In their first public comments since the show’s success, Plan B co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner confirmed […]
Shoojit Sircar at the Content India Summit 2025 at Taj Land’s End in Mumbai Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar (Piku, Sardar Udham) has weighed in on the whole ‘can India make an Adolescence?’ debate. The hit Netflix miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham has been universally praised for its craft, performances and exploration of complex […]
(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Around Tinsel Town >> Red Lorry Film Festival comes back to Mumbai and debuts at Hyderabad After a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, BookMyShow’s Red Lorry […]
New Delhi: Netflix’s Adolescence is wowing fans – and how. In just three weeks since its release, the show has secured a spot in Netflix’s Top 10 most popular series of all time. Adolescence has amassed 96.7 million views to date, with 30.4 million views (alone) in this week, as per a report by Netflix. Not only this, the […]
New Delhi: Adolescence, a Netflix original, is making headlines for tackling important issues like shielding kids from violent misogyny and harmful content on social media. On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and producers Emily Feller and Jo Johnson at Downing Street for a discussion on child protection. They were joined by […]
Washington DC: The hit Netflix drama Adolescence has made history by becoming the first streaming show to take the top spot in the UK’s weekly TV ratings, according to Variety. According to official data from the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB), the show outperformed popular traditional TV programs The Apprentice and Death in Paradise, reported […]
Actor and television personality Maniesh Paul has lauded Netflix’s British drama Adolescence, calling it a powerful and thought-provoking watch. Taking to social media, he urged audiences to not just consume such content but also reflect on its deeper message about parenting and societal pressures. Maniesh Paul praises British drama Adolescence; calls for safer environments for […]
