What else to watch if you liked the Netflix series `Adolescence`

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Haven't you watched "Adolescence" yet? Urgently make up for it. In this British hit, 13-year-old Jamie is arrested for the murder of a classmate — and his family's world collapses. The series hits hard and accurately on themes of trust, family bonds, and justice.

And for those who have already enjoyed this masterpiece, our editors at zoomboola.com have compiled a selection of excellent series for the weekend. All of them share a similar theme and are so captivating that it's impossible to tear yourself away from the screen.
Collage with frames from series: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaeden Martell, Bryan Cranston
What to watch if you liked "Adolescence"?

Defending Jacob (2020)

From the very first minutes, this series grabs you and doesn't let go for a second. At the center of the story is a seemingly ordinary American family whose life is shattered in an instant: their 14-year-old son (played by Jaeden Martell, star of "It") is accused of the brutal murder of a classmate.

And when a knife, matching the murder weapon, is found in the teenager's room, doubts turn into fear. What will the father (Chris Evans) choose: the truth or protection at all costs?
Jaeden Martell stands at the table in the courtroom, sitting next to him is Chris Evans, with spectators in the background
Jaeden Martell and Chris Evans in the series "Defending Jacob"
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"If you enjoy crime dramas with a strong cast, tense plot, and powerful emotional context, this series is definitely worth watching," writes Affinity Magazine reviewer Shivani Dubey.

Your Honor (2020)

How far would you go to save your child? This thought is developed even more powerfully in the Hollywood series "Your Honor," which users of Kinopoisk called "cool and captivating."

On the anniversary of his mother's death, a teenager hits a person... and runs away. The father, a respected judge (Bryan Cranston), initially insists on a confession until he learns who died. From that moment, everything spirals into the abyss. Morality fades. Staying out of it is no longer an option.
Bryan Cranston comforts the crying Hunter Duane sitting in the chair
Bryan Cranston in the series "Your Honor"
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The Night Of (2016)

It's been almost ten years since this series was released, yet it still captivates from the very first minute and holds attention until the very end. An American student with Pakistani roots wakes up next to a dead girl. He is accused of murder.

Interrogations. Court. Prison. And one question that bothers everyone: what really happened that night? Ready to uncover the truth step by step—even if it's frightening? With an IMDb rating of 8.4 and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, this dark series is definitely worth your attention.
A middle-aged man with a notebook in his hands listens to a young man in a prison jumpsuit
Scene from the series "The Night Of"
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Presumed Innocent (2024)

"Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the main hits on Apple TV. "A legal thriller with enough interpersonal drama and a touch of mystery," is how film critic Max Covill described this series.

He is a prosecutor who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of a colleague and former lover. But did the main character actually commit the crime? Or is the truth darker than it seems?
Jake Gyllenhaal in a white shirt in the courtroom, escorted by a police officer
Jake Gyllenhaal in the series "Presumed Innocent"
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These series not only keep you on edge but also turn your soul inside out, making you question the obvious and ask yourself uncomfortable questions. About parenting, morality, truth, and the limits of what is permissible. Each has its own pace, its own darkness, its own style, but they all share one thing: you won't be the same after watching. Are you ready to plunge into this abyss?