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Adolescence Sweeps BAFTA TV Awards
10 May
Summary
- Netflix series Adolescence won the BAFTA TV Award for limited drama.
- The show secured multiple awards including best supporting actor and actress.
- Filmed in single, unbroken takes, the series achieved record viewership on Netflix.
The Netflix series "Adolescence" concluded a highly successful awards season by winning the BAFTA Television Award for limited drama. This victory followed earlier wins for best supporting actor and actress earlier on Sunday evening. The series, created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, tells the story of a 13-year-old arrested for a stabbing and its impact on his family and those involved in the case.
Each of the four episodes was filmed in a single, continuous take, a technical feat that contributed to its critical acclaim. Co-produced by Warp Films and Plan B Entertainment, "Adolescence" premiered on Netflix on March 13, 2025, quickly becoming the second-most-watched English-language series in the platform's history.
"Adolescence" dominated nominations across major awards, including 12 nods at the BAFTA Television Awards and Television Craft Awards. It also achieved significant success at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning nine awards, and swept all categories it was nominated for at the 2026 Golden Globes. The series has prompted widespread discussion in the UK regarding online safety and societal pressures on young men.
