Thu Apr 03 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Filmmaker Challenges Netflix’s “Adolescence” Popularity in India
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has expressed surprise and delight at the unexpected success of the Netflix series “Adolescence” in India. The four-part drama, which topped Netflix’s global charts, defies conventional Indian viewing habits, according to Mishra.
In a series of posts on X, Mishra questioned the show’s popularity, noting that its slow-burn narrative and unconventional structure contrast sharply with what’s typically successful in the Indian market. He praised the show, however, calling its success “the best news in years” and attributing his own viewing to positive reviews from fellow filmmakers Hansal Mehta and Shekhar Kapur.
“Adolescence,” a British series exploring themes of misogyny and social media’s impact on youth, uses a unique one-shot filming technique and has garnered critical acclaim internationally. Its success in India, Mishra suggests, may be partially due to pre-existing positive buzz from international critics and the recommendations of prominent figures within the film industry.
The show’s unexpected triumph raises questions about evolving viewing patterns in India and challenges established notions about audience preferences. The UK government, notably, has even supported an initiative by Netflix to make the show freely available to secondary schools.
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