Adolescence writer shares 'excited' Liverpool update as future of hit Netflix show decided - Liverpool Echo
- Adolescence has become the first streaming series to top the U.K. Weekly TV ratings, outperforming traditional broadcasters' shows like The Apprentice, according to official data from the U.K. Broadcasters Audience Research Board .
- In its debut week, Adolescence attracted 6.45 million viewers, setting a new streaming record in the U.K., according to BARB.
- Critics have praised Adolescence for its unique storytelling and innovative filming techniques, highlighting its commentary on social media influences, as noted by Aramide Tinubu for Variety.
- As of March 2025, about 17 million U.K. Homes have Netflix subscriptions, signifying the growing impact of streaming platforms on the television landscape.
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Netflix's 'Adolescence' sets new record in UK TV ratings
Netflix's critically acclaimed drama Adolescence has broken new ground in the U.K. television industry, becoming the first streaming series to top the country’s weekly TV ratings. The show outperformed major traditional broadcasters, including BBC’s The Apprentice and Death in Paradise, according to official data from the U.K.’s Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB). In its debut week, Adolescence attracted an impressive 6.45 million viewe…
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