What did the ending behind Netflix’s Adolescence really mean?

The creator has told all.

One of the creators and stars behindNetflix’sAdolescencehas revealed the true meaning behind the series' ending.

Adolescence Netflix Ending Stephen Graham

Adolescencestarted with a bang as 13-year-old Jamie Miller was accused of murdering a teenage schoolgirl.

What Did Adolescence’s Ending Mean?

I should have done more."

Eddie crying Adolescence ending

Read afull breakdown ofAdolescence, including the series finale.

I don’t know if there will ever be pure, total happiness again between that family.

I’d like to hope there could be, maybe one day.

Eddie Jamies Room, Teddy, Adolescence ending

But they’re gonna carry this for the rest of their lives.

Similarly speaking withGQ, co-creator Jack Thorne was asked why they decided to endAdolescencewith a sense of lingering guilt.

What Stephen can do with one flicker of an eyelash tells about 50 pages of dialogue.

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And that’s what he did.

Because he’s remarkable.

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