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The show has hit number 4 on Netflix’s list of all-time ‘Most Popular English-language TV.’ Adolescence was released on March 13 and soon occupied the top slot on the list for the best British TV series to watch. The limited series centres around a teenager who is accused of stabbing his classmate. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, the show offers a compelling mix of drama, mystery and emotions.
If you binge-watched the show over the weekend and are craving something similar, we have a solution for you. Here are some slow-burn dramas that are perfect for fans of Adolescence.
Five shows like Adolescence
Mindhunter
Another Netflix breakout show, Mindhunter follows a group of analysts who started the process of criminal profiling at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The show was directed by David Fincher, who has given hits like Se7en and The Fight Club. The slow burn suspense and the intriguing criminals the cast encounter are some of the highlights of Mindhunter. The show is similar to Adolescence as its purpose is to understand the intent behind the actions of the accused.Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads
Defending Jacob
The show stars Chris Evans as a father whose life is shattered when his son is accused of murdering someone. While the premise may be similar to Adolescence, Defending Jacob has a remarkably different way of narrating the story.Popular in Entertainment
The Wire
One of the most gripping crime dramas of all time, The Wire helped bring stars like Idris Elba and Michael Jordan into the limelight. The show offers a deeper commentary of Baltimore’s justice system, criminals and the police system.The Night Of
The drama follows a man (Riz Ahmed) who wakes up next to a murdered woman and is accused of killing her after a one-night stand. The Night Of teases viewers with the idea of who really committed the murder, while also depicting police work at its best, and worst.Criminal United Kingdom
An anthology series by Netflix, the show features some of the biggest names in the UK, with Kit Harrington and David Tennant among the actors that appeared in the show. If you want something that unsettles you like Adolescence did, this show might be a good option.Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
