If you've been glued to the screen watching "Adolescence" over the past few weeks, you're not alone.
Netflix's psychological thriller has become a phenomenon: in just four episodes, Adolescence has served us with a dark and depressing story that examines a range of social issues from social media, school, parenting and bullying. Adolescence has left an unforgettable mark among the most commented series of 2025.
But what can you watch to fill the void left by this powerful story once you've finished it? Don't worry: we've selected some series for you that, in terms of atmosphere, themes, or narrative tension, are very similar to Adolescence.
Defending Jacob
Dark atmosphere, family suspicions, and a community that unites around an unexplained crime: Defending Jacob has all the qualities to satisfy those who liked Adolescence.
Here we find Chris Evans as Andy, a prosecutor who is shocked when his 14-year-old son is accused of murdering his friend. The tension increases with each episode and the role of parents and the fragile identity of teenagers are reflected here.
Baby Reindeer
If Adolescence shocked you, Baby Reindeer might be even more shocking. This is also a British Netflix series inspired by a true story.
The story revolves around Donny, a comedian from London, who faces an obsessive stalker. But the narrative quickly becomes more complex, revealing the character's deep trauma. Dark, dynamic and critically acclaimed, this series has won awards and attracted audiences all over the world. It's worth watching.
Boiling Point
The same director as Adolescence, the same lead actor (Stephen Graham), the same tension. Boiling Point takes us to a restaurant, where the chef and his staff struggle to balance customers, chaotic personal lives, and professional pressures.
A series that examines human limits, just like Adolescence.
Presumed Innocent
Not quite like Adolescence, but with the same ability to keep the viewer in suspense. In Presumed Innocent, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a brilliant prosecutor who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and colleague.
As he tries to prove his innocence, secrets, betrayal, and a tangled web of intrigue emerge. The sense of uncertainty and the constant question – is he guilty or not? – will keep you riveted until the very last scene.
Missing You
Ashley Walters, who played Detective Luke Bascombe in Adolescence, returns to another detective role in Missing You. Here, she finds her missing ex-boyfriend… on a dating app. From there, she solves a mystery that also involves the murder of the protagonist's father.
Based on the novel by Harlan Coben, the series combines personal drama, mystery, and psychological thriller.
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