From online hate to being mobbed in public, having a televisual smash is becoming increasingly fraught. Should Netflix have hidden its stars away in a safe house?Strangers turning up at your house, a vehicle vandalised, violent commentary online, eyes tracking you as you shop – the last episode of Adolescence chillingly shows the modern consequences of sudden public attention.But the creators of the Netflix show – already seeming certain to sweep the prizes in next year’s TV awards – have, in an upsetting case of life imitating drama, experienced something of this attention (although without, we hope, the criminal elements). Continue reading...
The creators and cast of the Netflix show "Adolescence," about the digital radicalization of young men, are experiencing intense public scrutiny and online backlash, including harassment and privacy intrusion. This follows similar issues with other recent hit shows like "Baby Reindeer" and "Mr Bates vs the Post Office," raising concerns about the protection of creative teams and the editorial oversight of streaming services. The show's success has led to overwhelming publicity demands, particularly for young star Owen Cooper and writer Jack Thorne, and necessitates greater caution for producers in shielding talent from unwanted attention.
