Netflix’s new drama mini-series has created much discussion online. The series tackles the harm that misogynistic content can cause, especially in the case of young boys.

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March 25, 2025 -Journalists, critics, experts, and content creators are all talking about Netflix’s new drama.

In addition, the series is being praised for its realistic portrayal of misogyny and the harm it can cause. As outlined in the ABC, the mini-series explores heavy subjects such as the gender divide, loneliness, and toxic masculinity.

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 The series follows an investigation into the murder of a female student, with a focus on the murder suspect, Jaime. Specifically, the series makes it clear that Jaime’s actions were influenced by online content, which has also sparked discussion on the importance of media literacy skills.

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According to Stephen Graham, while the series was not based on a specific true event, it is heavily inspired by news stories about violent youth. Graham played a heavy role in the show’s creation, acting as a creator, writer, and actor.

‘I read an article about a young boy stabbing a young girl…And then maybe a couple of months later, on the news there was [another] young boy who’d stabbed a young girl, and if I’m really honest with you, they hurt my heart, ‘Graham told The Independent.

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Most viewers immediately made the connection between what Jaime was watching and real influencers. Specifically, Andrew Tate immediately comes to mind. However, co-creator and writer Jack Thorne states that there is much more dangerous content out there.

‘[Teenage boys are] watching a lot more dangerous stuff than Andrew Tate…We were trying to present a portrait of complexity of this kid that had been made by all sorts of different influences and the thing about incel culture is there’s a logic to it,’ Thorne told The Independent.

Misogyny, gender inequality, and any topic relating to the patriarchy are relevant, no matter what country you reside in. Despite many people admitting that adolescence is a ‘hard watch,’ it is being praised for its in-depth exploration of this type of behaviour.

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