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Adolescence is one of the big new hits on Netflix, although one of the stars nearly quit the TV show.

Alex Ritman Jack Thorne — who co-wrote Netflix phenomenon “Adolescence” with Stephen Graham — has rejected claims that the show was based on a real-life crime committed by a Black child, a theory that had been amplified by Elon Musk on social media. The four-part drama, directed by Philip Barantini and starring Graham, Ashley Walters and Erin Doherty, revolves around the brutal murder of a young girl by a 13-year-old schoolboy (played by Owen Cooper). Since it’s release, its creators have insisted that story was inspired by incidents around the U.K., but not based on an individual crime.

Ashley Walters is keeping up with his workouts amid the success of his latest Netflix series!

Netflix’s Adolescence has been making headlines this week, but can viewers expect a second season? Read on for all that we know so far.The four-part miniseries was created by Jack Thorne (Toxic Town, This Is England) and Stephen Graham and directed by Boiling Point’s Philip Barantini, with each of the hour-long episodes shot in one single continuous take.It tells the story of Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old boy who is shockingly arrested in the opening episode for the murder of a female classmate. Subsequent episodes explore the impact of the murder on Jamie’s school and family, as well as the possible motivation for the killing.It tackles the thorny political issue of incel culture and social media bullying, with a conversation between Jamie and a child psychologist taking up the entire third episode.

Netflix viewers have recognised the actress who portrays Manda Miller, the mum, in the series Adolescence.The four-part drama, which premiered last week, features a star-studded cast including Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters.The show, created by Jack Thorne and Stephen, centres around a young boy named Jamie Miller (played by Owen Cooper) who is accused of murdering a young girl. Each of the four episodes of the drama was filmed in a single shot in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Stephen Graham takes on the role of Jamie's father, Eddie Miller, while Ashley Walters plays DI Luke Bascombe, who is the lead investigator on the case.

Ashley Walters, star of the new Netflix hit drama Adolescence, was left needing comfort after a blunder he made during filming.The show, which has been praised for its intense and emotional narrative, features Ashley as DI Luke Bascombe, alongside Stephen Graham. Ashley admitted to being in tears over a mistake on set. In an interview, Hannah Walters – Stephen's wife, who is also a producer and actress on the show – disclosed that Ashley had slipped up during production.

Netflix series Adolescence has got viewers talking, with the ending leaving some people divided.The gripping four-part drama has been met with high acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Starring Stephen Graham alongside on-screen newcomer Owen Cooper, it tells the harrowing story of a 13 year old boy accused of the murder of his classmate. In the show, Owen plays Jamie Miller, the young boy accused of murder, while Ashley Walters plays Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe, who is in charge of the investigation.The series shows Jamie unravel and expose his darkest thoughts, but also portrays the ripple effect the horrific crime has on his family and his school.

Stephen Graham reunites with Boiling Point director Philip Barantini for British drama Adolescence.Written by Jack Thorne (Toxic Town) and Graham, the Netflix series follows 13-year-old boy Jamie Miller who is arrested for the murder of a classmate. Like Boiling Point, every episode is filmed in one continuous shot.Other cast members in the series include Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley and Jo Hartley.All four episodes in the miniseries were released on March 13, 2025.Aaron May and David Ridley composed the show’s score, who have collaborated on various projects with director Philip Barantini in the past, like Boiling Point, Villain and Malpractice.You can stream the full soundtrack from Adolescence below.The series uses music sparingly but there are a couple of notable needle drops.A cover of Sting’s ‘Fragile’ composed by Aaron May and David Ridley is heard in the closing moments of the second episode.In the final episode, A-ha track ‘Take On Me’ is featured during the car ride, while ‘Through The Eyes Of A Child’ by Aurora is played during the closing sequence.In a four-star review, NME described the series as “essential viewing”, adding: “It’s unflinching commitment to the darkest corners of the story will remain with you long after the credits have rolled.

Netflix is gearing up to release Adolescence, a four-part drama inspired by tragic, real stories ripped from British headlines.

Veteran actor and musician Ashley Walters (Top Boy) has started production on Animol, his debut feature as a director. 

Fool Me Once and The Stranger, another Harlan Coben novel has been adapted for Netflix.Starring Rosalind Eleazar and Jessica Plummer, Missing You follows Detective Kat Donovan who finds her “missing” fiancé on a dating app over a decade after his disappearance.Coben serves as an executive producer on the show, which has been directed by Nimer Rashed and Isher Sahota.Other cast members include Richard Armitage, Lenny Henry, Steve Pemberton, Marc Warren, Samantha Spiro, Lisa Faulkner, James Nesbitt and Ashley Walters.The show’s score is by Ben Onono, who previously collaborated with Harlan Coben on 2018 series Safe. His other composer credits include BBC series Trust Me and 2013 film Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.The show’s trailer features a reworked version of ‘Missing’ by Everything But The Girl.

Harlan Coben's eagerly awaited new thriller Missing You has finally hit Netflix, but it seems not everyone is thrilled with the series.The latest offering - arriving hot on the heels of the smash-hit Fool Me Once starring Michelle Keegan - made its debut on New Year's Day. It centres around Katy Donovan who stumbles upon her long-lost partner on a dating app, despite not having seen him for a decade.

Ashley Walters, who first shot to fame as a member of UK garage group So Solid Crew, continues to attract attention for his personal life.The star, originally from Peckham and known as Asher D in his So Solid days, built a new legion of fans with his role in Channel 4's drama Top Boy.The show follows the lives of two drug kingpins in Hackney, east London, with Ashley's character leading a tumultuous life filled with gun violence, kidnappings and prison stints over the four seasons of the BAFTA-winning series. And now, with the new success of Netflix show Missing You, which started on January, 1, featuring Ashley as the main character once again, fans are keen to explore more about his colourful past.

Fans of Harlan Coben can look forward to the hotly anticipated new TV series Missing You, arriving on Netflix in the upcoming weeks.

Harlan Coben's latest TV drama is due to land on Netflix in the coming weeks, following the huge success of Fool Me Once, starring Michelle Keegan.The author's best-selling novels have been adapted by the streaming giant, with a third title already in the works. Back in January, it was announced that novels Missing You and Run Away would be next to land on Netflix. A trailer for Missing You has now finally been released and the series is due to premiere on 1 January 2025.

Two stars who have appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here both have roles in the new Netflix thriller series Missing You, which is based on the Harlan Coben bestseller. GK Barry, who recently left the Australian jungle, plays Vanessa in the series, while former King of the Jungle, Matt Willis, has a cameo role as a character named Darryl.

Last New Year, Brassic's Michelle Keegan starred in Fool Me Once, which quickly became one of Netflix's most-watched shows ever. Now, another Harlan Coben novel is hitting the screens, and it's set to be just as gripping. In Missing You, the spotlight shines on Slow Horses star Rosalind Eleazar, who shares why she felt no pressure despite Fool Me Once's nearly 100 million viewers.

Stephen Graham, celebrated for his standout performances in Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders and numerous other iconic British series, is set to feature in an exciting new drama slated for Netflix next year.

Here’s the first glimpses of Adolescence, the Netflix crime drama series starring Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters and Erin Doherty.

Harlan Coben‘s next thriller, Missing You, has a trailer!

EXCLUSIVE: Anticipation is growing for Harlan Coben‘s next Netflix series Missing You and the streamer is building buzz with a trailer, which you can watch above.