Likely to be one of Netflix’s most-watched series this year, the gripping new drama Adolescence has left audiences in awe. Each episode is filmed in one continuous take, making the acting and cinematography all the more impressive. But did you know that Stephen Graham’s Adolescence was filmed in Yorkshire?
The four-part Netflix miniseries, written by His Dark Materials screenwriter Jack Thorne and starring acting icon Stephen Graham, tells the harrowing story of Jamie (played by Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a schoolgirl to death.
Viewers follow Jamie’s journey from his arrest through the entire legal process, making for some intense and often difficult viewing. From detectives interrogating Jamie to a child psychologist assessing him, the series delves deep into the aftermath of a horrific crime—both for the victim’s family and Jamie’s own. It also shines a light on serious modern issues, including the rise of incel culture, misogyny, and the challenges of parenting in a digital age, where children have access to endless online content.
Stephen Graham told Netflix: “One of our aims was to ask, ‘What is happening to our young men these days, and what are the pressures they face from their peers, from the internet, and from social media And the pressures that come from all of those things are as difficult for kids here as they are the world over.”
Where was Adolescence filmed?
Netflix’s Adolescence was filmed in and around West Yorkshire, featuring several local landmarks:
- The Miller family home was filmed at Carr View in Pontefract.
- The police station scenes were shot at Production Park in South Kirkby, Wakefield.
- Episode 2’s school scenes were filmed at Minsthorpe Community College in South Elmsall, with additional shots taken in the Minsthorpe Leisure Centre car park.
Adolescence is now available to stream on Netflix—and for Yorkshire locals, it’s a must-watch not just for the powerful story, but also to spot familiar filming locations!
