Sudhir Mishra Questions the Popularity of Adolescence at #1 on Netflix in India: 'Breaks Every Rule of Poor Scriptwriting'
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Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has sparked controversy with his frank criticism of Indian viewers' enthusiasm for the Netflix series Adolescence. He has expressed skepticism regarding the show's top ranking, arguing that it challenges traditional storytelling conventions.
Sudhir Mishra on Adolescence ranking number 1
The filmmaker utilized X, previously referred to as Twitter, to share his thoughts on the increasing popularity of the series in India.
Sudhir stated, “How is it that Adolescence has become the top show on Netflix India? All traditional beliefs suggest otherwise. It is assumed that Indian audiences do not favor slow-paced narratives. It contradicts every guideline taught by poor scriptwriting institutions. Instead of rising, it descends. This is the most encouraging news we've had in years."
Sudhir, recognized for his works including Dharavi (1992), Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Chameli (2004), and Serious Men (2020), admitted that he was motivated to watch the series after being influenced by the enthusiastic endorsements from fellow filmmakers Hansal Mehta and Shekhar Kapur.
A social media user commented, “It became the most discussed show globally and received high praise from Western critics. Therefore, we approached it with the belief that it was a quality show. It truly is good, but as you mentioned, we might have struggled to engage with it without this preconceived idea.”
In response, Sudhir remarked, “No, that wasn’t the case. I decided to watch it because @mehtahansal and @shekharkapur were praising it highly. In fact, it’s one of those exceptional shows that garnered love across the entire Netflix platform. Personally, I found Better Call Saul even more enjoyable.”
About Adolescence
Adolescence is a four-part limited series starring Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper. It received rave reviews upon release last month and has taken social media by storm. The four-episode series, directed by Philip Barantini, was released on Netflix on March 13 and went on to claim the No. 1 spot worldwide.
Co-created and written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, Adolescence tells the story of a family torn apart after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a girl in her school. The show explores casual misogyny and the influence of social media on the youth of this generation. Each scene is shot in one take, which is being applauded by all. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed an initiative by Netflix to stream the drama series for free to secondary schools across UK, so that as many teens as possible can watch it.
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