Adolescence: Here’s All About Characters From Netflix’s Latest Thriller Featuring Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters

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At present, one of the most popular shows on Netflix is titled “Adolescence.” This series centers around a 13-year-old character who stands falsely accused of murdering a fellow student by stabbing them.

Though it has been only a week since the series has been placed on the streaming platform, it has managed to cater to a big chunk of the audience, keeping them hooked on the narrative and the performances. Below is the list of cast members making an appearance in the thriller series, and where have you seen them before.

Stephen Graham

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but express my excitement about Stephen Graham’s latest role. In this gripping drama, he embodies Eddie Miller, the devoted father of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy who’s been falsely accused of murdering one of his schoolmates. Through every twist and turn in the investigation, Graham remains steadfast by his son’s side, demonstrating the unwavering love of a doting parent.

Apart from Adolescence, Graham has played prominent roles in Snatch, Gangs of New York, and This is England. 

Erin Doherty

Erin Doherty portrays the role of Briony Ariston. The actress plays a psychologist in the show and makes an appearance in only three episodes. While the role of Doherty is small, it has a huge impact on the audience. As for the character, Ariston interviews the accused to prepare a pretrial mental health report. Doherty previously appeared in notable titles such as The Crown, Chloe, Firebrand, and A Thousand Blows. 

Owen Cooper

Bagging his first role in Netflix’s Adolescence, Owen Cooper portrays the role of 13-year-old Jamie Miller. At quite a young age, the actor managed to perform exceptionally well in the show. While mostly Cooper acts quiet and innocent, there is an arc to his character. The young star is sure to make big appearances in future projects. 

Ashley Walters

Stepping into the industry nearly two decades ago, Ashley Walters portrays the role of DI Luke Bascombe, who takes the lead on the murder. The detective’s son studies in the same class as Jamie, and he gives a lead on the latter’s motive to his father. The actor first appeared in Storm Damage, which released in 2000. Walters’ other works include Bullet Boy, Get Rich or Die Trying, Life and Lyrics, and Top Boy.

Christine Tremarco

In the show, Christine Tremarco plays one of the older characters. Her character is named Manda Miller, who is Jamie’s mother. Similar to her on-screen husband, Manda also finds it challenging to handle the tense situations as her son goes through a murder trial.

Besides his role during adolescence, Tremarco has also been featured in various other productions such as Under the Skin, Waterloo Road, Casualty, Clink, Little Boy Blue, and Wolfe.

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2025-03-16 20:08