While the series isn't based on a true story, Graham -- who portrays Eddie Miller, Jamie's dad in the series, in addition to being a co-writer -- told Rolling Stone UK that he drew inspiration from the several real-life incidents that happened among youth in the U.K., specifically several incidents that involved the stabbing of teen girls.

Given the overwhelming success of Netflix’s blockbuster show ‘Adolescence’, schools in the U.K have decided to use it to teach anti-misogyny lessons.

Netflix has announced that its groundbreaking series Adolescence will be made available for free in all British schools. The four-part drama, co-created by and starring Stephen Graham, has been one of the TV events of 2025 and is on track to be nominated for several awards.