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Adolescence on Netflix: What It Reveals About Our Boys and Why Teachers Should Watch It
A gripping, real-time series, Adolescence doesn’t just tell a story, it forces us to confront one. Following the radicalisation of a 13-year-old boy who murders his classmate after she calls him an incel, this four-part drama explores how misogyny, isolation, and online influence can collide in devastating ways. In this post, I reflect on what the show gets right, how it mirrors the challenges in our schools, and why teachers should be paying close attention.