Adolescence thrilled: Three Gotham Awards for Netflix hit!
Owen Cooper wins at the Gotham TV Awards for his role in “Adolescence,” which won three awards and won best miniseries.

Adolescence thrilled: Three Gotham Awards for Netflix hit!
The British seriesAdolescencemade an impressive showing at the Gotham TV Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on June 2, 2025. The production won three out of four awards and was named best miniseries by the jury. These successes are particularly notable becauseAdolescencehas only been available on Netflix since its premiere in March 2025. The hype surrounding the series, which plays with a deep theme, seems to be justified.
Stephen Graham, who plays the father of a 13-year-old boy who murders a classmate in the dramatic story, was honored in the gender-neutral category for best leading role in a miniseries. In addition to his acting, Graham is also a co-author of the series. Owen Cooper, who plays the young murderer, also received a Gotham Award. He was awarded for best supporting role, which he shared with Jenny SlateDying for sexshares. Erin Doherty, who appears as a psychologist in one of the episodes, was nominated but did not receive an award.
The Gotham TV Awards
The Gotham TV Awards have only been presented for the second time. They are an offshoot of the Gotham Awards, which have existed since 1991. In order to take the changing circumstances of the entertainment industry into account, from 2024 the prices for series and documentaries have been separated from the cinema prices. The Gotham TV Awards only honor new productions, which contributes to the topicality and relevance of the awarded works.
Other winners at the gala included:The Studio, which won best comedy series and is directed by Seth Rogen.The Pittreceived the award for best drama series and was also recognized. It was an evening dedicated not only to the winners, but also to the industry's critics and creators. Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino received the Creator Tribute, while Parker Posey was awarded the Legend Tribute.
Prize winners at a glance
| category | winner |
|---|---|
| Best miniseries | Adolescence |
| Best Lead Role in a Limited Series | Stephen Graham (Adolescence) |
| Best Supporting Role in a Limited Series | Owen Cooper (Adolescenceand Jenny Slate –Dying for sex) |
| Best comedy series | The Studio |
| Best Drama Series | The Pitt |
All in all, the Gotham TV Awards show that the future of series production is bright. The industry aims to continue enriching the entertainment industry with new stories that captivate audiences and make them think. star reports that the entire event was an expression of appreciation for creative achievements and Variety adds that conversations around art and its importance in today's world remain urgent.