Sticking with the theme that Hertfordshire is becoming the new Hollywood, Watford Town Centre BID has confirmed that Netflix’s latest hit show was partly filmed in the town.
Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, Adolescence is a crime drama that follows 13-year-old Jamie, who has been arrested for the murder of a girl from his school.
The show has taken the internet by storm and incited discussions on themes of misogyny, incel culture, bullying, violence against women, family dynamics, and toxic masculinity.
Fans of the show have praised its daring storyline and themes, especially the captivating performance from Owen Cooper as Jamie in his breakthrough role.
Watford Town Centre BID has confirmed that some scenes were shot in the former Watford Police Station on Clarendon Road. The station was shut in 2017 and has been speculated to become flats or a housing development, but evidently proved to be the perfect backdrop for the crime drama.
This isn’t the first time Watford has hosted A-list actors and film crews, with shows such as Silent Witness, EastEnders, and Slow Horses also being filmed in the town.
Now, Netflix has announced that they have made the show available to schools across the country.
In a post shared on their social media, a spokesperson said: “From today, we are making Adolescence available to all secondary schools across the UK through Into Film+. Additionally, healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help navigate conversations around the series.”
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