As Adolescence star Owen Cooper took home his first Golden Globe, winning the trophy for male actor in a supporting role on television. Here is a look at what made his performance outstanding.
Golden Globes 2026 makes Cooper the youngest winner in the category ever — at age 16, he beats Chris Colfer, who was 20 when he won for “Glee” in 2010. Netflix’s Adolescence was one show that sparked global conversation.
About Adolescence
Netflix’s
_Adolescence_ has rightly been called the closest thing to perfect cinema-making in ages. The series is so engaging that it will make every parent ask if we are doing it right or not. Many had to say that the show talks about ’toxic masculinity,’ but I beg to differ. In fact, it is too strong a statement for a 13-year-old who doesn’t know how to deal with his raging hormones. It’s not about misogyny either.
This Netflix show addresses far deeper issues that kids today are going through because of the terrible pressure of social media. If anything needs to be checked, it is social media, which has become a virtual demon. In this four-episode miniseries, each told through one continuous shot, the social issues, including incel culture, are handled with care and extreme sensitivity.
Cooper had won Critics Choice Award and Emmys too. Adolescence has been a darling of all awards, not just because of Cooper’s performance, but the entire cast did an absolutely brilliant job.
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Lachmi Deb Roy is the Entertainment Editor of Firstpost, Network18. She reviews films and series with a gender lens. She is a ‘Rotten Tomatoes’ certified critic. Her interviews are called ‘Not Just Bollywood’ because she takes a huge interest in world cinema. She has been the winner of the prestigious Laadli Media and Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021. OTT over theatrical releases is her preference unless and until it’s a King Khan film. She takes interest in fashion, food and art reviews too.
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