Why Netflix's ‘Adolescence’ is inescapable right now

"Adolescence" is about a boy who fatally stabs his female classmate.

The four -episode British drama debuted on Netflix this month with little fanfare and no big Hollywood names attached.

It has sparked discussions about how we raise boys in an era of social media and misogynist messaging.

Co-creator Jack Thorne worries that the show itself can sometimes get lost.

The show has been especially wrenching for those raising kids, who feel like it captures their fears and anxieties of trying to keep up with the world their children are living in.

Parents who spoke to The Post about the show described feeling ill-equipped to handle today ’s parenting challenges, including navigating consent and trying to control their kids’ online lives.

“Everybody across the board is having trouble expressing their vulnerability and having the ability to communicate that in a healthy way,” Hajek said. This is part of the show’s power and intent, Thorne said. “It is a little bit about incels. It is a little bit about parenting,” he said. “It’s a little bit about all these things, but it’s really characters trying to get an understanding of violence.”.