Adolescence (Season 2)

The critically acclaimed single-take British drama Adolescence returned with Season 2 in May 2026, following a new family in crisis after a teenage boy is accused of a serious crime. Filmed once again in unbroken continuous shots per episode, Season 2 attracted 6.7 million views in its opening week, surpassing even the original season's debut numbers. The show sparked nationwide debate in the UK and US about social media's role in radicalizing young men, with clips from the show cited in parliamentary hearings.