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‘Adolescence’ Writer on How Hit Drama Sparked False ‘Race-Swap’ Theory: ‘It Speaks to What the Whole Show Is About’
- Adolescence sparked nationwide debate over race-swap claims and online misinformation.
- UK lawmakers and commentators linked the discussions to knife crime and media influence.
- Writer Jack Thorne disputed the race-swap theory as ridiculous and not based on a single crime.
- Thorne argued the story critiques online algorithms and misinformation.
- The piece notes the show's success drew attention from press and industry panels at events like Content London.
- The coverage links the debate to broader conversations about media portrayal and policy.
- The article places the series' online debate in the context of parliamentary discourse and public policy.
- Elon Musk publicly criticized the show on X, amplifying the race-swap discourse.
- The piece notes collaborations and responses from producers including A24 and Film4.
- The coverage references ongoing discussions in media and among viewers about the ethics of algorithm-driven narratives.
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