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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix drama Adolescence set to become the streamer's second most-watched English-language show, beating out Stranger Things season 4
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Adolescence looks set to become Netflix's second most-watched English-language show of all time, beating out Stranger Things season 4. In the 76 days it's been available to stream so far, the West Yorkshire-based crime drama has pulled in 140.2 million views. 'Premiere windows' tend to be considered 91 days from release date, in which time Stranger Things' fourth chapter earned 140.7 million views. It's almost certain, then, that Adolescence will rack up the extra 500,000 views needed to surpass the hit sci-fi horror in two weeks. Despite its huge success, the show is unlikely to nab the top spot, which is currently occupied by Addams Family spin-off Wednesday, having pulled in a whopping 252 million views during its premiere window. In comparison, South Korean thriller Squid Game season 1 got 265 million views in the same time frame. Starring Ashley Waters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, and Stephen Graham, Adolescence opens with 13-year-old Jamie being arrested for the murder of his classmate Katie Leonard. Over the course of four episodes, all of which play out in real time, viewers not only learn whether Jamie did what he's being accused of but what happened in the run-up to the violent attack and how his family are coping with the fallout. On March 31, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to make the series free to watch in secondary schools, in a bid to spark conversations and raise awareness about online safety, toxic masculinity, and bullying. "There isn't an obvious policy response which will answer all of these questions", he told BBC political editor Chris Mason. "It's much broader than that. It's a cultural issue, and therefore we're going to have to look more broadly, work as a society on this, and discuss it." Adolescence is streaming now. For more, check out our picks of the best shows on Netflix and fill out your watchlist.
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley finishes second in World Coal Carrying Championships
'Gladiators' star Jodie Ounsley finished second in the World Coal Carrying Championships. The ex-England rugby sevens player - who is better known as Fury on the hit BBC One Saturday night game show 'Gladiators' - took part in the 1,012-metre women's race on Monday (21.04.25) after winning the Wakefield, West Yorkshire-based event five times as a child. She smashed a world record a fortnight ago for running 50 metres in 8.06 seconds - of which a "flat-out dash" is what she is "most suited to" - while carrying a heavy bag of coal around the Thornes Park Athletic Stadium. The 24-year-old superstar - who is severely deaf - took part to raise money for the Elizabeth Foundation, which provides education for babies and preschool children who have different forms of deafness. Jodie - who "absolutely loved" the training because it challenged her - told the BBC: "It's such a unique event, but the feeling you get from it, I'd love for anyone to experience that."
