Pick of the week
Adolescence
A four-part drama with superb writing, startling performances and technical wizardry. Written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, it tells the story of 13-year-old Jamie (a remarkable debut from 15-year-old Owen Cooper) who is arrested for the murder of a classmate. Each episode is filmed as a single continuous shot – this is no directorial affectation, but a technique for eliciting a level of tension that occasionally feels like a panic attack. The story is unavoidably distressing, touching on modern-day bugbears including social media and the pernicious influence of the so-called “manosphere”. But the sheer artistry on display means it is impossible to look away.
Netflix, from Thursday 13 March
