NETFLIX wants a second series of Adolescence after the gritty crime drama became a runaway hit.
The four-part series explores the story of the fictional Miller family, whose lives are turned upside down when their 13-year-old-son Jamie is arrested on suspicion of murder having been radicalised online.
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Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence, which has hailed as the most important show of the yearCredit: Courtesy of Netflix.
It has reached 24.3million views in its first four days and been hailed the most important show of the year.
Now it has been said Netflix is keen to explore options to extend the format to further series.
A TV source said: “Execs are thrilled by the results and acclaim for Adolescence.
“It’s seen as a format that can run and run, at least to a second series if not further, as it could take in a different teen issue each series.
“The topic has resonated with viewers because it taps into parents biggest fear and there’s plenty of scope for more in the same vein.
“Stylistically, the one-take creative approach could become the hallmark of the series. It’s one of the aspects which has got everyone talking.”
Actor Stephen Graham, who plays dad Eddie, was inspired to co-write the intense drama after reading about the horrific murders of Brianna Ghey and other young people.
But he added online influence can extend beyond such tragedies.
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Speaking on Virgin Radio, he explained: “When we were kids, when we were in our room, there wasn’t much we could do, really.
“Draw a picture, read a book, maybe play some video.
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“But today, when they’re in their room, with social media, with the internet, you don’t know. They’re going into loads of different worlds via the internet.
“Every parent’s going to watch this show and when they finish, they’re going to burst into their kid’s room and be asking them, what’s going on? And give them a hug.”
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