Is 'Adolescence' a true story? Here's everything to know about the Emmy-winning series' sources of inspiration, including a rash of real-life knife attacks among youth in the U.K.. Netflix's "Adolescence" is the No. 1 series on the streamer, but is Jamie Miller's case based on a true story? Here's what inspired the true crime drama.
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Is Netflix's Adolescence based on a true story? Here's what the co-creators have said about their inspiration for the hit TV show.. Details on the true story behind Netflix's 'Adolescence.' What inspired the plot and who the real characters are in the show.