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‘Do something-itis’ won’t fix crisis among boys shown in Adolescence
The issues identified in the hit Netflix series are every parent’s nightmare. But they defy the simple technocratic solutions society reflexively demands.
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The beauty of Adolescence, which stars Owen Cooper as 13-year-old Jamie Miller and Stephen Graham as his father, ultimately lies in its refusal to offer easy answers. The issues raised are too complex for quick fixes.
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If you haven’t watched Netflix’s child murder drama Adolescence, you should – if for no other reason than to witness the technical marvel of four hour-long episodes shot in unbroken single takes.
This feat alone would be remarkable, but it’s the acting that truly astonishes.
