Adolescence Leads 2026 BAFTA TV Nominations with 11

Netflix's Adolescence has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards, securing 11 nominations across acting, drama, and craft categories. The four-part limited series, which aired in 2025, follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, arrested for the murder of a classmate, and explores themes of toxic masculinity and online radicalization. Nominations were announced Tuesday in London, with the ceremony scheduled for May 10 at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, hosted by comedian Greg Davies.

Adolescence, co-created and written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, has already earned acclaim at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and National Television Awards. Graham, who plays Jamie's father, received a Leading Actor nomination, while 16-year-old breakout star Owen Cooper and co-star Ashley Walters were recognized in Supporting Actor. Supporting Actress nods went to Christine Tremarco and Erin Doherty. The series also contended for Limited Drama against I Fought the Law on ITV1, Trespasses on Channel 4, and What It Feels Like for a Girl on BBC Three. Craft nominations included directing for Philip Barantini, photography and lighting for...