'Adolescence' at the 2025 Emmys Set Records With Sweeping Wins

At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Netflix's highly regarded limited series 'Adolescence' took center stage in an evening filled with emotion, significant events, and unforgettable moments.

Owen Cooper's Record Setting Win

'Adolescence,' a Netflix limited series that swiftly emerged as the largest winner of the evening, was the center of attention at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on 14th September at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Among its victories, 15-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest male to ever win an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. Cooper reflected on how rare it seemed for someone "a kid like me" to earn such acclaim in his acceptance speech, calling the experience "just so surreal."

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In 'Adolescence,' Owen Cooper portrayed Jamie Miller, a disturbed adolescent who was charged with killing a classmate. His raw, heartfelt performance served as the foundation for the series' profound examination of justice, family, and guilt.

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Series Sweep: Awards for Writing, Directing, and More

Cooper wasn't the only winner. Additionally, 'Adolescence' earned Best Writing, Best Directing, Best Limited Series, and another acting honour when Erin Doherty took home Best Supporting Actress. Stephen Graham, meanwhile, won Outstanding Lead Actor for his stirring portrayal of Eddie Miller. With its bold narrative structure—each of its four episodes was shot in a single take—the show, which debuted in March of this year, had already received almost 140 million views in its first three months of airing.

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A Speech to Remember

Stephen Graham's acceptance of his medal in Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology or Movie for 'Adolescence' was arguably one of the evening's most memorable moments. He concluded by saying, "Namaste everyone," after sincerely thanking his wife, the actors and staff, and everyone else who helped. He received a standing ovation since the gesture touched a nerve.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was among those who celebrated his victory on social media, demonstrating how the scene went viral. He also shared in the win for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series (alongside Jack Thorne) for 'Adolescence.'

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The show's plot—centering on the teen Jamie Miller, accused of killing a girl at his school, and exploring the aftermath on his family—had already stirred conversations about youth, violence, and social media culture. 'Adolescence' used its storytelling and visual ambition to amplify those themes in a way that deeply moved both audiences and the Emmy voters.

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