Netflix series « Adolescence » is to be shown in British schools-Diepresse.com
With a school initiative, the British government wants to ensure that as many students as possible see the series between the ages of eleven to 18. Then it should be discussed in the schools.
The Netflix series « Adolescence » about a 13-year-old who murdered a classmate is to be shown in all secondary schools in Great Britain. This was announced by the office of Prime Minister Keir Strander and the streaming platform. Netflix is »incredibly proud » on the series and is looking forward to « being able to offer you all schools in Great Britain, » said Anne Mensah from Netflix. The series illustrates the « pressure that young people and parents are exposed ».
The four-part series is not just about the act of 13-year-old Jamie, but above all about the online radicalization of young people and young men through influencers such as the confessing women’s enemy Andrew Tate. Strander, who looked at « Adolescence » together with his teenage children, had invited the creators of the series to the government seat in Downing Street on Monday to talk to experts and young people about the series.
« Important milestone »
With the school initiative, the British government now wants to ensure that as many students as possible see the series between the ages of eleven to 18 and then discuss them. This is « of crucial importance if we want to adequately support them in coping with current challenges and in dealing with harmful influences, » said Starmer.
Maria Neophytou from the child protection organization NSPCC praised the meeting in the downing street as an « important milestone ». « The online world is dirty by harmful and misogynistic content that has direct effects on the thinking and behavior of young people, » she said.
« Adolescence » was released on March 13th and was quickly a great success: According to the « Variety » industry magazine, she was the most watched series at Netflix with 24.3 million accesses in the first few days alone. (APA)
