If you loved Netflix’s Adolescence, here’s a Max series about a mysterious murder you can’t miss
It’s a single-season show that begins with a shocking murder and keeps you hooked until the final episode.
‘Adolescence’ has been Netflix’s hottest series for weeks, earning rave reviews,including ours, where we named it the best show of 2025, and even praise from figures like Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding 2). With only four episodes, most viewers have already finished binge-watching it. If you’re searching for something similar to maintain that momentum, you’re in luck.
A comparable series, at least in several key aspects, is available on Max: ’The Night Of’. This one-season show spans eight episodes and follows Riz Ahmed (Venom) as a young man accused of murdering a woman after spending the night at her home.
The parallels to ’Adolescence’ are clear from the start: one episode centers entirely on the accused’s arrest; another focuses on the family’s reaction, struggling to believe he could commit such a crime; and yet another highlights the lawyer tasked with proving his innocence. Though it lacks the extended single-take shots seen in Netflix’s series, ’The Night Of’ concentrates on a small cast of characters, unveils most of the story upfront, and keeps viewers glued to the screen until the finale.
‘The Night Of’ earned numerous nominations at prestigious awards ceremonies like the Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs, and Satellite Awards. Riz Ahmed won the Emmy for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie.
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