Teen Boys Are Falling Into Online Chaos—Philosophical Health Is How We Stop It

Adolescence, Netflix’s four-part British drama that has been watched by over 145 million viewers this year—making it one of the most‑watched shows of 2025—has struck a nerve. It tells the raw story of a 13‑year‑old boy’s slide into online hate, toxic masculinity, isolation, and ultimately, violence. It’s not just a TV show—it’s a mirror. Around the world, boys are being pulled into digital vortexes of cyberbullying, radicalisation, and extreme online ideologies.