Ashley Walters emotional about "Adolescence" series finale

Ashley Walters and Stephen Graham were seen emotionally reacting to the final scene of the Netflix series "Adolescence." The show, which tells the story of a teenager involved in a tragic crime, has gained significant attention this week. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer even suggested that the series should be shown in schools to discuss issues like toxic masculinity and social media. In the finale, Graham's character, Eddie, faces a heartbreaking moment as he learns his son Jamie is pleading guilty to murder. Viewers witnessed Eddie sobbing while tucking Jamie’s teddy bear into bed, which deeply affected both Walters and Graham during their viewing of the scene together. Walters, who played a detective in the earlier episodes, expressed how moved he was and said it was a powerful piece of television. Graham shared how he connected emotionally with the character, revealing that the director, Philip Barantini, had created a touching moment by placing family photos and a note in the scene to evoke genuine feelings. He described how this gesture brought out real emotion in him during the filming. The finale closes with a poignant song, performed by Emilia Holliday, who plays the murder victim. This underscores the themes of the series, which aim to reflect on important societal issues. "Adolescence" is currently available for streaming on Netflix.