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Netflix's 'Adolescence' Hits 130 Million Views, Embraces Diversity

4/24/2025

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Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, suggests that American audiences might find subtitles helpful for the British series "Adolescence," co-created by Stephen Graham. With an impressive 130 million views, it stands as the third most-watched English-language series on the platform. Set in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, the show celebrates diversity and has captured hearts worldwide.

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Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, suggests that American audiences might find subtitles helpful for the British series "Adolescence," co-created by Stephen Graham. With an impressive 130 million views, it stands as the third most-watched English-language series on the platform. Set in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, the show celebrates diversity and has captured hearts worldwide.