Adolescence has become the first streaming series in the history of British television that managed to become #1 on the ratings list. This means that it outperformed all broadcast shows, including some traditional hits like The Apprentice and Death in Paradise.

Adolescence has carved out a unique place in British TV history, becoming the first streaming show to top the most-watched programme of the week. The drama series has been warmly received by both audiences and critics since its Netflix debut earlier this month, with each episode distinctively filmed in one continuous take.

Adolescence soared to the top of Netflix charts with 24.3 million viewers, and the staggering figures have broken records on British TV as well. Released on March 13, the four-part series Adolescence stars Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller,