Since the show’s March 13 release, viewers have been wondering if the series is entirely made up or if it’s based on a true story. Here’s what to know about the influence behind “Adolescence.” The plot of “Adolescence” was inspired by the real-life epidemic of knife crime among young people that’s occurring in the United Kingdom.

“Adolescence” has an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Rolling Stone's Alan Sepinwall called the series "an early contender for the best thing ... you will see on the small screen this year."