The Netflix series “Adolescence” has broken new ground in the United Kingdom’s television world, marking the first time a streaming program has taken the number one position in the nation’s weekly TV rankings.
According to the statistics provided by the British ratings organization, BARB (Broadcasters Audience Research Board), the highly praised series surpassed the viewership numbers of established TV giants like BBC’s “The Apprentice” and “Death in Paradise.
In its initial broadcast, “Adolescence” attracted 6.45 million viewers, breaking the U.K.’s streaming viewership record which was previously held by Netflix’s “Fool Me Once,” with 6.3 million viewers in January 2024.
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The premiere of “Adolescence” garnered 6.45 million viewers, setting a new high for streaming viewership in the U.K., surpassing the previous record held by Netflix’s “Fool Me Once,” with 6.3 million viewers in January 2024.
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The first episode of “Adolescence” managed to pull in an impressive 6.45 million viewers, outdoing the U.K.’s previous streaming viewership record set by Netflix’s “Fool Me Once” with 6.3 million viewers in January 2024.
The show “Adolescence” maintained its popularity in the ratings with episode 2 pulling in 5.94 million viewers, and it was closely trailed by BBC One’s “The Apprentice” and “Death in Paradise” in the third and fourth spots, each attracting approximately 5.79 and 5.75 million viewers respectively. The third and fourth episodes of “Adolescence” also showed impressive viewership numbers, with 5.14 and 4.65 million viewers tuning in respectively.
Adolescence” sparked a worldwide discussion when it debuted on March 13, presenting an unyielding depiction of a 13-year-old boy suspected of murdering a classmate. The series has garnered universal praise for its unique approach of filming each episode in one continuous shot, enhancing the dramatic tension.
Aramide Tinubu found the show to be both dark and superbly crafted, exploring the intricacies of human nature and masculinity. The show’s portrayal of the influence of the manosphere on young people via social media is chilling and alarming in its rapid spread,” wrote Aramide Tinubu for EbMaster. “The series, ‘Adolescence’, powerfully depicts our failures as a society, and our ongoing inability to adequately support future generations.
The team features Stephen Graham, debutant Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco, and Amelie Pease.
Despite “Adolescence” being a significant milestone for streaming platforms, it hasn’t managed to outpace some of this year’s most popular television broadcast programs in terms of viewership. Shows like “The Traitors” on BBC, “Call The Midwife,” and the “Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell” documentary on BBC have attracted larger audiences over a seven-day period. Similarly, ITV’s drama series “Mr Bates vs the Post Office,” which premiered last year, drew in 10 million viewers during its first week alone.
Starting from November 2021, Barb started factoring in live streaming data as part of their rating determinations, signifying the increasing role of digital channels within the television infrastructure. In October 2022, Netflix officially joined Barb’s ranks.
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2025-03-25 15:16