Did you like ‘Adolescence’? Here are similar mind-boggling dramas to binge-watch!

‘Adolescence,’ the spellbinding limited series that doesn’t just raise your eyebrows, it spins your head! The realistic tale of a 13-year-old child, Jamie Miller, who has been accused of violently murdering his classmate, Katie. The thriller-on-the-surface drama dives deep into the virtual dark web of manosphere, gender-based violence, incel, misogyny, cyber-bullying, and toxic masculinity.

Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, ‘Adolescence’ shares the perspective of the youth and the parents who have been impacted by the severity of the crime. Since its release, the drama has been breaking records and compelling viewers to have a healthy conversation with peers.

The show gives the perfect touch of what could easily be a thrilling neighbourhood story in the escapable action-driven thriller dramas. The realistic take on the problematic influencers and gripping storyline serve the perfect chilling yet gripping palette.

Let’s look at similar dramas with vague twists and astonishing characters - for an exquisite binge-watch!

‘Mindhunter,’ the entrancing series with a gripping storyline and deep psychological analysis, helps the protagonists create a tunnel through the mind of the villain to understand the damaged psyche. Directed by David Fincher, the story is about two FBI agents who try to unravel criminal psychology with the help of a psychology professor. The method of unravelling? Interviewing serial killers to gain insights about the notified ‘monsters.’

However, does digging the brain affect them as well? - Take a look at Netflix

‘Defending Jacob,’ starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery, is a series about a family where the assistant district attorney’s son is accused of murdering a classmate. The family might try to defend with blood, sweat, and tears - but the unnerving doubts, the constant pressure to save a family member, and questioning whether the child is capable of doing something heinous is enough to eat one alive.

However, is the son clear of all the charges or is something terrible set upon for defeat? - Take a look at Apple TV+

‘Unbeliveable,’ the haunting mini-series about a young woman who reports herself for being sexually assaulted. Not only does the report get dismissed, but the victim is charged for false reporting as well. The moments when she is betrayed by the people who are meant to save her shatters the viewer. In the hope of getting justice, two detectives find similar strings in different cases, revealing a bigger disastrous picture.

However, will the young woman be believed? - Take a look at Netflix

‘Presumed Innocent,’ a gruesome murder series where a prosecutor (Jake Gyllenhaal) is accused of murdering his colleague and former lover while he battles to keep his family together. The moral ambiguity is in not letting his family be affected by accusations and questioning whom to trust in the middle proving innocence.

However, are there any secrets that could turn the tables? - Take a look at Apple TV+

‘Truth Be told,’ the crime drama where the podcaster digs at her old cases, where she finds out about new evidence, realising the original suspect might be wrongfully convicted. The dark surface of crime stays - corruption, personal demons, and media ethics overshadow the ‘truth’ that should be ‘told.’ The drama doesn’t just solve the mystery, it shows how the public opinion is shaped as well.

However, will the podcaster turn the ‘lie’ she told the public? - Take a look at Apple TV+