Owen Cooper about real problems connected to Adolescence

The popular drama series ‘Adolescence’ star, Owen Cooper, recently talked about the show's serious real-life themes, particularly the difficulties young people face as they grow up in the modern digital world. Cooper portrays Jamie Miller, a teenager who gets lost in risky online environments and loses touch with people who could have supported him.

Teen online culture

Cooper discussed how working on ‘Adolescence’ made him more aware of the dangers of the internet and peer pressure online in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He stated, "I was relieved that I was unaware of what was happening — the emojis and their meanings." He also mentioned that his friends frequently didn't realize how widespread these internet trends are. He noted how prevalent and hidden these threats can be by saying, "It's obviously happening across the country."

Dangers Jamie faced in the show

Cooper discussed Jamie's story and said that with a little more help and care, his character might have been able to stay out of trouble. He remarked, "He could have been more protected." Cooper clarified that Jamie's family was not informed when he began engaging with dangerous individuals on the internet. Eddie and his mother could have simply instructed him to turn off his phone. Jamie's life will never be the same again, so small things like that could prevent someone from making changes in their life.
Through ‘Adolescence’ compelling storytelling and Cooper's observations, the series challenges viewers to consider how digital influence affects behavior, particularly in teens. ‘Adolescence,’ one of Netflix's most popular series, continues to reach a large audience and bring attention to these significant issues.