Adolescence True Story: What Inspired The Netflix Crime Drama

Netflix's darkly gripping miniseries Adolescence centers on a British family who are shocked to learn that their teenage son has been accused of murdering one of his classmates. Adolescence's cast is led by Stephen Graham (also co-creator), Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and more as individuals who attempt to understand 13-year-old Jamie Miller's (Owen Cooper) guilt. As the series unfolds, not only do viewers learn more about the shocking crime, but they also get insight into the deeply complex personal world of the teen that led him to become a murder suspect.