“Adolescence” is currently the most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The new British crime drama premiered on March 13 to rave reviews from critics. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham (who also stars), the miniseries tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is arrested for the murder of his classmate and his family’s search for the truth about their son.
“Adolescence” consists of four episodes, each of which was notably shot in a single take.
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Another new crime drama is trending on Apple TV+. “Dope Thief” premiered on the streaming service on March 14.
Based on a 2009 novel by Dennis Tafoya, the show stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as lifelong friends who pretend to be DEA agents in order to rob drug dealers. Their simple scheme quickly escalates, however, when they encounter a major narcotics operation
Amazon Prime Video’s “The Wheel of Time” returned for a third season on March 13.
Starring Rosamund Pike, the fantasy series revolves around a powerful woman in search of the person prophesied to either destroy or save the world. “The Wheel of Time” is an adaptation of a book series co-authored by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
Yet another show adapted from a book is trending on Peacock. Based on a bestseller by Liz Moore, “Long Bright River” follows a Philadelphia cop searching for her missing sister and investigating the murder of three women.
The crime drama stars Amanda Seyfried, Ashleigh Cummings, Nicholas Pinnock, Callum Vinson and John Doman.
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“Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years” is currently No. 1 on Hulu’s public rankings.
The new comedy special dropped on March 14 and was filmed in Seattle, Washington. Over the course of the hour, Burr covers a range of personal topics, ranging from dating to politics to sadness in men.