Adolescence” has already set a major viewership record after its second weekend of streaming on Netflix. After opening with a massive 24.3 million views in its first four days, “Adolescence” was the most watched title on Netflix during the week of March 17-23 with another 42 million views,

While the series isn't based on a true story, Graham -- who portrays Eddie Miller, Jamie's dad in the series, in addition to being a co-writer -- told Rolling Stone UK that he drew inspiration from the several real-life incidents that happened among youth in the U.K., specifically several incidents that involved the stabbing of teen girls.

Netflix's hit crime drama miniseries, Adolescence, has made history for British TV. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the four-episodic drama becomes the first streaming show to land on the top of the British TV weekly ratings.