The miniseries "Adolescence" has become a global phenomenon. The crime drama, which deals with a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl of the same age, has left critics and viewers amazed by the authenticity and acting in the series.
But the series also touches on contemporary issues such as incel culture and misogynistic online provocateurs, and has now also entered British politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated, after watching the series, that politics must address the growing problem of violence against girls.
On Monday, screenwriter and producer Jack Thorne was invited to the Prime Minister's office, where they discussed the series' message. The creators behind the series have, among other things, advocated for banning smartphones in school environments and age limits for social media.
The Prime Minister has now announced that the series will be shown in British high schools, something several other politicians have previously demanded.
Starmer simultaneously acknowledged that it is difficult to find a single simple solution to the growing problem:
It's perhaps not just about pulling out a political tool. It's a much larger problem, almost a cultural issue, he said according to BBC.
