'Adolescence' co-creator takes us inside the Emmy-nominated series

By Sam Briger

Published September 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM EDT

Stephen Graham is nominated for three Emmy Awards for co-creating and starring in Adolescence. The Netflix series follows a 13-year-old accused of murder. Originally broadcast March 31, 2025.

Sam Briger

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