In 2024, the Brits won this awardwith Richard Gadd’s breakouthitBaby Reindeer.

However, that still leaves fire up the question as to why.

Well, with that in mind, here are six reasons whyAdolescenceis an absolute must-watch.

Owen Cooper looking at Stephen Graham on a cropped poster for Netflix’s Adolescence.

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For those who are yet to seeAdolescence, this breakout performance is worthy of watching all on its own.

InAdolescence, so much rests on the perfection required of the dialogue.

As cinematographerMatthew Lewis toldVariety, “Theres no stitching of takes together.

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It was one entire shot, whether I wanted it to be or not.”

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Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller looking dark and unhappy in Adolescence.

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Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller and Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller sitting side by side in ‘Adolescence’.

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Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller crying in Adolescence.

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Erin Doherty as psychologist Briony Ariston interviews Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in ‘Adolescence’.

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