Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’ dominates awards race and racks up six major nominations

Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ lands six Royal Television Society nominations as its awards dominance continues

The awards momentum behind Adolescence is showing no signs of slowing down, with the series securing six nominations at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards and leaving rival shows scrambling to keep up.

The Netflix drama, which already collected eight Emmy Awards, has once again become the most talked about show in the race after leading the nominations list. Its latest recognition includes nods across several major categories, including limited series, drama writing and breakthrough performance.

Three of the show’s stars have also been nominated in acting categories. Stephen Graham is up for leading actor, while Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty have landed nominations for their performances in the series. Cooper is also competing for the breakthrough award, placing him among the most closely watched newcomers in the television industry.

The domination by Adolescence has sparked conversation across the British television world, with some insiders praising the show’s emotional storytelling while others quietly question whether the awards circuit is becoming overly fixated on the Netflix hit. The drama, which explores the psychological impact of trauma and therapy, has drawn critical acclaim but also divided viewers with its dark tone and heavy subject matter.

Meanwhile, several other high profile shows are attempting to challenge its dominance. Slow Horses, Big Boys and Code of Silence follow closely behind with multiple nominations of their own.

RTS Programme Awards chair Kenton Allen praised the nominees and highlighted the strength of British television, saying the shortlisted programmes demonstrate the craft, originality and ambition that continue to define the industry. He noted that the nominees reflect the creative talent both in front of and behind the camera.

Despite the praise for the broader field, much of the attention remains fixed on Adolescence and whether it will convert its nominations into another round of major wins. After already dominating the Emmys, another awards sweep could cement the show as one of the most influential television dramas of the decade.

For now, the nominations have only intensified the rivalry across the awards race, with fans and critics watching closely to see if Adolescence will once again leave the competition in its shadow.