• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Adolescence viewers have theory on why Jamie only asks for his dad when getting arrested

Home> Entertainment> Netflix

Published 14:59 24 Mar 2025 GMT

Adolescence viewers have theory on why Jamie only asks for his dad when getting arrested

Netflix viewers have rushed to Reddit to share their thoughts on the first episode

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

It's no wonder that Netflix viewers all over the globe are itching for their next fix of the hit limited series, Adolescence, which first hit our screens a little over a week ago (13 March).

The four-part drama, which will not be renewed for a second season despite rave reviews online, is filled with a load of hard-to-catch symbolism, deeper meanings and hidden details - something which has paved the way for mass social media speculation from people who rattled through the entire thing in just one sitting.

And the latest Adolescence theory revolves all around the reason as to why 13-year-old Jamie Miller only asks for his dad, Eddie, when getting arrested for the violent murder of one of his classmates, Katie.

Taking to Reddit, one viewer who had watched the TV series three times over penned: "I am still surprised that he never call for his mum."

They continued: "Why no one is talking about that? Of course we realised why after episode two.

Advert

"He doesn’t trust women and think they are useless and of course, just there to be slave to whatever these crazy incels think."

"But the first time you watched the show, did you notice this too?" the Redditor asked: "Did you find it odd and made you kind of uncomfortable that he was screaming for his dad and not his mum?

Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper as father-son duo in Adolescence (Netflix)
Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper as father-son duo in Adolescence (Netflix)

"Because that is what I was feeling.

Advert

"Because I would reach for my mum if anything like this would happen to me. To feel love and comfort. That would be the normal thing to do."

Rounding off the post, they added: "And the first time I watch the show I knew something was off with this little guy who never mentioned his mum, not once."

Fellow Redditors seemed to agree with the theory with a second pointing out: "The mum points it out in the police station, questioning why he asked for dad and not her."

A third echoed: "Even at the end of episode three, he was telling the therapist, 'tell my Dad I'm alright!'

Advert

Netflix viewers have shared their theories over why Jamie asked for his dad rather than him mum after getting arrested (Netflix)
Netflix viewers have shared their theories over why Jamie asked for his dad rather than him mum after getting arrested (Netflix)

"Never mentioned his mum or his sister. He said his mum was bad at everything except cooking a Sunday roast. He likely didn't think she'd be able to handle things because he thought she was weak and passive from what he's seen when growing up."

They went on: "He idolised his dad and craved for his approval and validation, something that he rarely got since childhood. He looked visibly uncomfortable when he was recalling his dad looking away when he failed at football. It's been years but he's still greatly affected by that moment, it's a core memory of his childhood.

"He always wanted his dad to be the one person to be there for him, first as a child wanting dad's love and affection, then as a radicalised teen with misogynistic perspective and violent tendencies who thinks his dad is stronger, better than his mum."

Advert


"It is mentioned later that he worships his dad," another chimed in. "It might be more that but he certainly has a distrust and alienation towards women."

And a final Redditor user echoed: "It makes perfect sense why he would call for his dad after watching the 3rd episode."

Advert

Adolescence is available to stream on Netflix now.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Adolescence, TV And Film, Netflix, Reddit, Social Media

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Psychologist explains clever reason why Jamie never makes crucial admission in Netflix's Adolescence
  • Expert explains clever reason why psychologist insists on bringing Jamie a hot chocolate during gripping Adolescence episode
  • 'Haunting' hidden meaning behind Adolescence ending that Netflix viewers might have missed
  • Netflix viewers make same point after watching 'disturbing' new crime series Adolescence

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
6 hours ago
  • U&WU&W
    5 hours ago

    Millionaire sparks debate after revealing controversial way he and his partner chose egg donor for child

    British multi-millionaire Barrie Drewitt-Barlow has ignited a debate following his appearance on Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over

    Entertainment
  • Stephanie Augello/Variety/Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty ImagesStephanie Augello/Variety/Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images
    5 hours ago

    Jamie Lee Curtis recalls 'moving' encounter with Princess Diana just two months before her death

    The incident took place on the set of 1997's Fierce Creatures

    Entertainment
  • Court TVCourt TV
    5 hours ago

    Cardi B sparks debate over her reaction during trial where she's being sued for $24 million

    The rapper's courtroom antics have left people divided as she was cleared of assault by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday (2 September)

    Entertainment
  • NetflixNetflix
    6 hours ago

    What happened to ‘obsessed’ mother who tormented and harassed her own daughter with fake profile

    Lauryn Licari was bombarded with as many as 40 to 50 text messages a day, many of which contained threats and sexually explicit content

    Entertainment