"Adolescence" filmed in West Yorkshire, UK locations

"Adolescence" is a new Netflix show that tackles the issue of knife crime in the UK. It has a unique filming style, capturing each episode in one continuous take. This approach adds tension and keeps viewers engaged in the story. However, creating the show was not easy. Director Philip Barantini emphasized that it required months of preparation and detailed rehearsals. Most of the filming took place in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The creators aimed to set the story in Northern England, aligning with the lead actor Owen Cooper's background. Owen, who plays a 13-year-old named Jaime, is from Warrington, making his character's accent more authentic. Key locations for the show included Misthorpe Community College, which served as Jaime’s school, and a nearby leisure center that featured an impressive drone shot in one of the episodes. Production Park in South Kirkby was transformed into a police station for the series. This site has also hosted performances by famous artists like Elton John and Coldplay, and it became the main hub for the show's production. The show also features an impressive scene that follows Jade, played by Fatima Bojang, as she leaves school. The crew cleverly used a drone to capture her journey seamlessly, moving the camera across a distance of 0.3 miles. "Adolescence" tells the story of Jaime, who faces serious consequences after being arrested for the murder of a classmate. The series explores the impact of online interactions on young people. One of the show's creators, Stephen Graham, noted that the dangers on the internet serve as a significant theme in the story. He discussed the false sense of safety that many parents have regarding their children's online activities.