Adolescence Netflix: Did he do it? Jamie’s role in murder explained

As a gaming enthusiast diving into the world of Netflix’s latest original crime series, I find myself captivated by the unique one-shot style storytelling of “Adolescence.” This gripping tale revolves around 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who finds himself behind bars for the murder of a classmate. With each episode, the mystery thickens, and I, along with countless other viewers, find myself questioning: is Jamie truly guilty?

Adolescence Netflix: Did Jamie commit murder?

Indeed, it’s clear that Jamie was responsible for the murder as early as episode 1 of “Adolescence,” with CCTV footage providing the evidence. However, it wasn’t until the final episode of the captivating series that Jamie finally confessed to his crime. Previously, he had maintained his innocence, but in a surprising turn of events, he admitted guilt instead of not guilty at the finale.

In crafting the story of “Adolescence”, the writers intentionally designed it so that the actions portrayed would seem unbelievable for a 13-year-old character, thereby creating an unsettling impact. To heighten the shock factor, they emphasized Jamie’s youthfulness, underlining that he is merely a child.

Yet, it doesn’t take long for the truth to surface – the CCTV footage reveals Jamie’s true abilities. The horrifying nature of his actions left his father in disbelief, mirroring how viewers might have felt, betrayed into thinking that Jamie, a frightened 13-year-old, could not be responsible. However, the evidence is clear-cut from the start, and it doesn’t take long to identify the perpetrator.

The series, in fact, delves into understanding the causes behind the occurrence of such a tragedy, rather than merely identifying who is responsible. It also questions whether such an incident could have been avoided. In simpler terms, it’s about uncovering the complex web of circumstances that might lead to a young person committing such an act.

The show explores how the crime had a profound impact on those directly involved – the school’s pupils, Jamie, and his family, who came to understand that they could have taken additional steps to support their son, who was struggling emotionally and as a result found himself compelled to carry out a crime with severe consequences.

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2025-03-14 13:02