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Loved Adolescence? Watch these similar 7 hard-hitting shows on OTT

Did you love Adolescence on Netflix? If yes, stream similar hard-hitting dramas on OTT platforms that are thought-provoking. Dig inside for further details!

Loved Adolescence? Watch these similar 7 hard-hitting shows on OTT
Loved Adolescence? Watch these similar 7 hard-hitting shows on OTT Credit:Instagram
| Updated on: Sep 15, 2025 | 11:57 AM

New Delhi: Netflix's limited series, Adolescence, has created a wave across the globe and garnered an impressive 24.3 million views in just four days. According to Variety's report, the British miniseries topped Netflix's shows ranking soon after its release, making it OTT platform's most-watched series in March 2025.

Now, the show won big at the Emmy Awards 2025. While Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor to bag the coveted award for his performance in the limited series, Stephan Graham clinched the Best Actor Award. 

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The four-episode limited miniseries is about a 13-year-old boy Jamie Miller (played by Owen Cooper), who's arrested after he mercilessly murders his classmate Katie by stabbing her seven times. It touches on the themes of toxic masculinity, boyhood, childhood, and social media hate.

If you loved the Netflix series, then we have curated some similar shows on OTT platforms that are a must-watch and might bring a shiver down your spine.

Spine-chilling series on OTT

1. Baby Reindeer

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to watch: Netflix

About the series: Created by Richard Gadd and inspired by his true story of being stalked and being a victim of abuse. The Netflix series tells the real-life story of Donny, an aspiring comedian who becomes the target of Martha, a relentless stalker. He is then forced to face his dark and buried past.

2. Defending Jacob

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

About the show: Starring Chris Evans and Jaeden Martell, Defending Jacob is a gripping crime drama that follows the story of a teenage boy who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. An assistant district attorney then finds himself torn between duty and his love for his son.

3. 13 Reasons Why

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Where to watch: Netflix

About the show: The series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a high school student Clay Jensen, who discovers a box of cassette tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah Baker before she died by suicide. Each tape reveals a reason for her decision and the people who led her to take the drastic step.

4. When They See Us

IMDb rating: 8.8/10

Where to watch: Netflix

About the show: A powerful crime drama miniseries based on the real-life story of the Central Park Five that highlights racial injustice and wrongful convictions. It narrates the story of five young people, who were charged with a crime after a jogger was assaulted and raped in New York's Central Park.

5. Mindhunter

IMDb rating: 8.6/10

Where to watch: Netflix

About the show: The series, Mindhunter, revolves around the FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, who interview serial killers to understand their damaged psyche. The character Holden Ford is inspired by real-life profiler John E Douglas, whose methods revolutionised criminal investigations.

6. Sharp Objects

IMDb rating: 8/10

Where to watch: JioHotstar

About the show: Sharp Objects is a psychological thriller based on the 2006 novel of the same name. It follows Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist who returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls. While uncovering the case, she is forced to confront her own traumatic past. The final moments of the web series are shocking and unsettling, leaving viewers speechless. The post-credit scene provides one last horrifying revelation.

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