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'Take a bow, Owen Cooper': Netflix fans calling for Adolescence star to be nominated for a BAFTA just hours after series dubbed the 'best since Baby Reindeer' hit screens


Adolescence aired on the streaming service today and his been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, as well as calls for its protagonist to be nominated for a BAFTA .

Mesmerised Netflix fans have unleashed lavish praise on the young star of a brand new psychological drama that centres around a schoolboy accused of murdering his female classmate. Its outstanding rating on review website Rotten Tomatoes has come from fans and critics alike praising its realistic portrayal of British society and its gripping plotline, with some even comparing it with Netflix's 2024 triumph Baby Reindeer. 'The strong supporting cast includes Mark Stanley as a solicitor well out of his depth, but the most exceptional performances come from the teenagers – especially Owen Cooper as Jamie and Fatima Bojang as the dead girl's bereaved best friend.

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