‘A Howl of Despair’: The affective politics of Netflix’s Adolescence
European Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on July 10, 2025
Abstract
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Ahead of Print.
This essay explores the strong affective appeal of Netflix’sAdolescencefor its adult audiences. It investigates the emotional response to the series, arguing that it feeds into wider discontent over the risks of smartphone usage for young people. ...
This essay explores the strong affective appeal of Netflix’sAdolescencefor its adult audiences. It investigates the emotional response to the series, arguing that it feeds into wider discontent over the risks of smartphone usage for young people. ...