The applause has not stopped, and ‘Adolescence’ is clearly the name everyone is whispering about in Hollywood right now. This Netflix limited series is having a moment. And what a moment it is. If trophies could talk, they would probably ask for more shelf space for Golden Globe 2026 at the ‘Adolescence’ team’s homes.
At the Golden Globe Awards 2026, ‘Adolescence’ walked in as a strong contender and walked out as one of the biggest winners of the night.
The loudest cheer of the evening belonged to Owen Cooper, and for good reason. At just 16 years old, Owen made history by becoming the youngest actor ever to win a Golden Globe. That alone would be enough to grab headlines. But his win felt even more special because of the tough role he carried on such young shoulders.
As if one historic moment was not enough, ‘Adolescence’ also won Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
The winning streak continued when Erin Doherty picked up the Golden Globe for Best Female Supporting Actor in a television series. Her performance added emotional depth to the story and gave the show another reason to celebrate.
It was one of those wins where everyone nodded and said, “Well deserved.”
Actor-director Stephen Graham also had a memorable night. He won Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Made-for-TV Movie for his role as a deeply troubled father.
This is not the first time ‘Adolescence’ has been showered with praise. Earlier this month, the series picked up major wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie.
Last year, it also earned several honours at the Emmy Awards.
The series also stars Stephen Graham as Jamie’s father, Christine Tremarco as his mother, and Amelie Pease as his sister. According to ‘Deadline’, ‘Adolescence’ crossed 141 million views in its first three months, becoming Netflix’s second most-watched series after ‘Wednesday’.
