Have you seen Adolescence? That’s the beginning of most conversations I’ve had since this four-part British miniseries was released by Netflix on March 13th.
This was a fun read. Did you also see that they filmed this linearly? With no 2nd takes. One long streaming take. I think that made the series in the end. That endless walk through the school or the drive to the store. No cutaways - it made it raw and real. I didn't know they had filmed it that way until I watched the whole thing. My daughter, who did know, was listening to my commentary about how the show was captivating me but I couldn't figure out why. When it was over we had a great talk about how impactful that film style was here. Superb acting. And no riveting story really. Like you said - no twist. Just a story. About real people. It worked.
All that was missing was being able to sit around a table with you over coffee and continue this conversation. I guess that will be the future version of AI!
Ellen Your commentary on the Netflix Adolesence miniseries is mesmerizing and spoton. Keep spreading and growing your findings. I will now find the courage to view the series that I had avoided and deposited in another "do not watch" genre - horror stories! Bunker
"My takeaway. If we want to help kids succeed or be rehabilitated, whether we’re professionals or parents, we have to connect with them—genuinely connect with who they are—because young people can tell the difference and everything else rests on this." ~ Ellen. This takeaway is particularly powerful in my opinion. It resonates with the conversations I have had with children and teens in psychiatric and community settings.
This was a fun read. Did you also see that they filmed this linearly? With no 2nd takes. One long streaming take. I think that made the series in the end. That endless walk through the school or the drive to the store. No cutaways - it made it raw and real. I didn't know they had filmed it that way until I watched the whole thing. My daughter, who did know, was listening to my commentary about how the show was captivating me but I couldn't figure out why. When it was over we had a great talk about how impactful that film style was here. Superb acting. And no riveting story really. Like you said - no twist. Just a story. About real people. It worked.
Every aspect of the show was aligned with what they wanted to achieve--the acting, the filming, the sets. Raw and real are exactly the right words.
Ellen, the insights you’ve shared are excellent.
All that was missing was being able to sit around a table with you over coffee and continue this conversation. I guess that will be the future version of AI!
Let's make that real! Would love that.
Ellen Your commentary on the Netflix Adolesence miniseries is mesmerizing and spoton. Keep spreading and growing your findings. I will now find the courage to view the series that I had avoided and deposited in another "do not watch" genre - horror stories! Bunker
I didn't find it a horror story, which I also don't usually watch. It felt like real life, designed to spur action.
"My takeaway. If we want to help kids succeed or be rehabilitated, whether we’re professionals or parents, we have to connect with them—genuinely connect with who they are—because young people can tell the difference and everything else rests on this." ~ Ellen. This takeaway is particularly powerful in my opinion. It resonates with the conversations I have had with children and teens in psychiatric and community settings.
Thank you so much for reposting. Kids can tell the difference, even young children. Thank you also for your work!