"The Chilling Drama" "Adolescence" Sweeps Gotham Awards
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Child Murderers' Chronicles bag three victories at the Gotham Awards - Child killers depicted in TV series claim three out of four Gotham Awards
Ever since its Netflix debut in March 2025, "Adolescence" has left an indelible mark on viewers and critics alike. Recently, it bagged three awards at the Gotham TV Awards held on June 2, 2025.
"Adolescence," a gripping tale, snatched the title of the best miniseries at the event. Stephen Graham, the series' actor-cum-co-creator who plays the haunting role of a father mourning the actions of his 13-year-old son, won the gender-neutral award for best lead actor in a miniseries.
Triumphant Performances
Owen Cooper, the talented young actor portraying the murderer, shared the award for best supporting role with Jenny Slate from "Dying for Sex." In a surprising turn, the show's lead actress, Erin Doherty, returned home empty-handed despite her Oscar-worthy performance as a psychologist in episode three.
Created for the second time, the Gotham TV Awards honored the best series and documentaries airing on streaming services in 2025. Unlike popular awards shows like the Emmys and Golden Globes, the Gotham TV Awards only recognize fresh productions. This year, "The Studio," starring Seth Rogen, claimed the best comedy series award, and "The Pitt," a hospital drama, took home the drama award.
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Brilliant storytelling, powerful performances, and unsettling themes. That's been the response for "Adolescence," making waves as the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix. Its success has even garnered attention from the British Prime Minister, who believes it should be mandatory viewing in schools.
Despite stirring up controversy surrounding the difficult subject matter, "Adolescence" has been met with critical acclaim and an perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, thanks to its innovative production style, deep character development, and thought-provoking narrative[1][3]. Some critics have raised concerns about the series reinforcing teenage stereotypes and fueling parenting panic[4].
With its riveting storyline, "Adolescence" is on its way to becoming a cultural phenomenon, shedding light on the complexities surrounding youth, radicalization, and online safety[1][3].
- Netflix's "Adolescence" earned an award at the Gotham TV Awards, with Stephen Graham winning for best lead actor in a miniseries.
- The success of "Adolescence" has made it the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix, and it has garnered an perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, making waves in the entertainment industry.
