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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Says Netflix Hit ‘Adolescence’ Was Powerful: “It Hit Home Hard”
'Adolescence' has been a ratings winner for Netflix, but Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham's series has also made political waves in the UK.
The PM also chaired a roundtable in which the themes of the series, in which a 13-year-old boy is accused of murdering a female classmate, were discussed with writer Thorne and kids charities including Tender, NSPCC, and The Children’s Society. As I see from my own children, openly talking about changes in how they communicate, the content they’re seeing, and exploring the conversations they’re having with their peers is vital if we are to properly support them in navigating contemporary challenges, and deal with malign influences.” Anne Mensah, Netflix VP UK Content, said: “ Adolescence has captured the national mood, sparking important conversations and helping articulate the pressures young people and parents face in today’s society.
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