Netflix drama Adolescence has swept the Bafta Television Awards nominations, securing 11 nods across the TV and Craft categories and cementing its position as the frontrunner for this year's ceremony.
The four-part series, co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, chronicles the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for the murder of a female classmate while examining incel culture's influence on young people.
Netflix's Adolscence has bagged 11 nominations from Bafta
| NETFLIXMr Graham receives a leading actor nomination for his portrayal of the protagonist's father, Eddie Miller.
The programme also earned four supporting performance nominations, with Owen Cooper and Ashley Walters competing in the supporting actor category, whilst Christine Tremarco and Erin Doherty are both shortlisted for supporting actress.
Some critics accused the Netflix series of disproportionately focusing on the 'villainy' of young white men | NETFLIXAdolescence is additionally nominated for limited drama, building on its previous successes at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.
The limited series' acclaim hasn't been without its controversy, however. Mr Thorne was forced to defend the series against claims of "race-swapping" and "anti-whiteness" with its depiction of lead character, Jamie.
And its continued recognition by award bodies led to a similar division among TV fans. Reacting to the nominations, one X user praised: "12 BAFTA nominations for Adolescence and every single one is deserved. One of those rare shows that actually stays with you long after you’ve finished it.
"The single take format wasn’t just a gimmick, it made everything feel uncomfortably real. Remarkable television."
Netflix Adolescence: Ashley Walters plays DI Bascombe in the hit drama | NETFLIXA second agreed: "‘Adolescence’ really running the awards season. 12 BAFTA noms is insane well deserved momentum!"
Meanwhile, a third expressed their excitement: "Cant wait for Adolescence to win in everything."
However, one critic had had enough. "How the f*** is it still 'award season'? ADOLESENCE has been out for over a year! Enough with this s**t," they fumed.
And another was bemused as they typed: "How is adolescence still eligible for awards what the hell." (sic)
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Meanwhile, Disney+ series A Thousand Blows trails closely behind with seven nominations across the television and craft awards.
The period drama, created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, depicts Jamaican immigrants navigating the bare-knuckle boxing scene in Victorian-era East London.
Ms Doherty secures a second nomination at this year's awards, earning recognition in the leading actress category for her performance as Mary Carr.
The former Crown star, who portrayed Princess Anne in the Netflix royal drama, becomes one of several performers competing in multiple categories on the night.
Stephen Graham is also up for an award
| PAA Thousand Blows also receives nominations for drama series and costume design.
Mr Graham and his wife, Hannah Walters, serve as executive producers on the series through their production company, Matriarch Productions, contributing to Disney+'s record haul of 17 nominations.
The Celebrity Traitors, which became the most-watched programme on British television in 2025, garnered five nominations, including best reality series.
Host Claudia Winkleman is shortlisted for entertainment performance, whilst the moment of comedian Alan Carr's victory is among the contenders for the memorable moment award.
Owen Cooper has already won an Emmy for his portrayal
| GETTYThis category, the only one determined by public vote, features scenes from six different programmes.
Adolescence's sequence where Jamie confronts the psychologist is nominated alongside the emotional conclusion of Big Boys and a tense police ambush in Blue Lights.
Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade's speed date in Last One Laughing and a pivotal scene from What It Feels Like For A Girl complete the shortlist.
Amazon Prime Video's LOL: Last One Laughing secured three nominations, with winner Mortimer competing for entertainment performance.
Owen Cooper also bagged a Golden Globe for the Netflix series
| GETTYComedian and actor Greg Davies, presenter of Taskmaster, will host the Bafta Television Awards at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on May 10, 2026.
He takes over from last year's host Alan Cumming, who came under fire for his "painful" attempt at hosting the film awards last month.
Last month's Bafta Film Awards concluded controversially when Tourette's campaigner John Davidson's involuntary racial slurs were broadcast during the BBC transmission.
The BBC leads all broadcasters with 73 nominations in total, whilst Netflix accumulated 28 nods across both ceremonies.
Writer Jack Thorne dismissed the controversy surrounding the series
| PABafta chief executive Jane Millichip praised the quality of this year's submissions.
"2025 has been an exceptional year for television, reflected in 124 nominated programmes that highlight the strength and originality of British storytelling," she said.
"It's especially exciting to see so many first-time performance nominees, showcasing the vibrant new talent shaping the future of our industry."
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