Adolescence is streaming on Netflix and it tells some harrowing truths about the pressures faced by young people of today.

As we watch all four episodes of Adolescence, fans have been wondering if the story portrayed in the series is based on a real event.

The four-part drama tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murder. Adolescence just dropped on Netflix today, and if the early reviews are any indication, it's about to be hugely popular.

Four-parter about a father grappling with the horrific actions of his son is an 'arresting and disturbing watch'