Adolescence

In an age where phones and social media dominate our daily lives, shaping perspectives that fuel influence on our youth, this show tackles themes that feel disturbingly real and altogether, ultimately are real. This show starts with a bang—almost literally—a home invasion that thrusts us into a world that we all can see truly happen in todays day and age.  We know the perpetrator and we know what he did, but the question asked throughout is why? The answer lies throughout and is one of the most pressing issues seen today: social media. The show explores themes about the corruptive factor that social media places on anyone who uses it. Jamie is affected by this toxic environment, marked by bullying, online influence, and pressures of masculinity.  This show is phenomenal. I implore everyone who can to watch it. To think, to listen. This show is one of the most important shows i’ve seen in years. Wow.