The protagonist of "Adolescence": 114 million people have watched the series, but I'm not one of them

Netflix's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is a huge success, garnering 114 million views in just one month since its release. The four-hour drama follows the story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, played by Owen Cooper, a boy accused of murdering a classmate.

Despite his captivating performance, Owen revealed that he hasn't watched the entire series, as he feels uncomfortable watching himself on screen.

As he characteristically puts it: " There's no way I can watch it at my school ," expressing his discomfort with watching the series in a school environment.

114 million people have watched Adolescence but I'm NOT one of them, says its teenage star – showing it at my school is my worst nightmare https://t.co/ngxNzfKozz

— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) April 10, 2025

Owen, who was just 13 when he took on the role, has been the center of attention since the premiere. Upon returning to school, he faced mixed reactions from his classmates, noting that the attention on him initially increased, but over time it softened. Today, the 15-year-old describes the experience as "crazy" but also fun, as younger children shouted his name and followed him around laughing.

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