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Netflix greenlights second season of Emmy-winning Adolescence starring Kate Winslet

7/7/2026

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Netflix is developing a second season of Adolescence with Kate Winslet as lead.
The first season, released last year, won nine Emmys and used a single-take style.
Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters said no prequel will be made, but a storyline may be explored.
Brad Pitt’s Plan B is reviewing how a follow-up could widen the aperture while staying true to the series’ DNA.

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Story summary

Netflix is developing a second season of Adolescence with Kate Winslet as lead.
The first season, released last year, won nine Emmys and used a single-take style.
Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters said no prequel will be made, but a storyline may be explored.
Brad Pitt’s Plan B is reviewing how a follow-up could widen the aperture while staying true to the series’ DNA.