Adolescence writer dismantles misinformation about "race-swapping" in Netflix series

The ‘race-swapping’ row surrounding Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ and the real-life murders linked to it

Netflix’s 'Adolescence' is facing criticisms of ‘race-swapping’. Far-right influencers claim that the series is inspired by real-life events involving a Black teenage murderer in the UK, and the creators swapped race by portraying the main character, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), as white. What do the makers of the show say?

The main purpose of the series "Adolescence" was revealed by Stephan Graham, the actor who plays the main role and is the co-creator of the production. The article "Adolescence", the Netflix series that shocked the whole world. The main actor revealed what the purpose of the production was first published on Romania TV.

Adolescence writer dismantles misinformation about "race-swapping" in Netflix series

Jack Thorne says that some of the criticisms levelled at the show by a small minority of viewers are "absurd".

Netflix Adolescence writer slams 'absurd' claims of 'race swapping' in smash hit show - The Mirror

The writer of Netflix smash hit, Adolescence, has defended the series after some suggested it was based on true events and the characters were changed for political purposes

Netflix Adolescence boss blasts 'absurd' claims of 'race-swapping' as he breaks silence on backlash

Jack Thorne, co-writer of Netflix's hit series Adolescence, has firmly rejected the claims that the show is based on real events or that characters were "race-swapped" for political purposes

Media DISCUSSION: Adolescence on Netflix

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DISCUSSION OF THE NETFLIX SERIES ADOLESCENCE. IT INVOLVES SOME SPOILERS IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW DETAILS OF THE SHOW AND IT ALSO INVOLVES DISCUSSIONS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN As a librarian who specializes in services to teens, I don’t just read YA/Teen books to stay current with teens. I also spend a lot of time researching teen culture, visiting teen websites and watching teen media. I do this for several reasons. For …