The Netflix show Adolescence uses its single, continuous-take filming approach to provide a harrowing exploration of teenage social media culture.

The limited four-episode series follows the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie for the murder of his classmate Katie. Jamie's experience with the Manosphere, bullying and the generation gap are among the show's themes.

‘Adolescence’ director interview: Netflix show is just the tip of the manosphere iceberg

The limited series directed by Philip Barantini has been drawing rave reviews since its premiere on March 13.

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Adolescence has resonated the world over, a reaction that has surprised director Philip Baratini, he told Scroll in an interview.

Baratini also addressed the creative decision to keep Katie's back story out of the picture.

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