Adolescence
This four-episode British crime drama follows a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate, exploring the impact on his family, the police, and a therapist through an immersive single-take format. The series is rated TV-MA and deals unflinchingly with themes of teen violence, online radicalization, cyberbullying, and the psychology of a child accused of murder.
Mature adults and older teens (15+) only; this is not appropriate for children of any age.
Episodes to know about
Armed police conduct a sudden, loud raid on the family home and arrest a 13-year-old boy; guns are shown drawn throughout the scene.
The police raid involves loud banging, shouting, and confrontational chaos with no warning or cutaway.
Police arrive with guns drawn; CCTV footage of a beating is reviewed by investigators, showing multiple punches being thrown; the murder of a teenage girl is established as fact and discussed in detail though not shown.