Hideo Kojima is ecstatic about Adolescence. Kojima, who directed Metal Gear (1987) and turned the video game into a world-renowned franchise, has been reviewing other movies and shows on his X/Twitter account for the past few years. This show, in particular, was inspired by real-world crimes against women, as 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested after the murder of a fellow student. The show was released on March 13 and remains in first place in Netflix’s top 10 shows list for the week.

In his latest review, Kojima took to X/Twitter to celebrate Adolescence. He described it as “impressive” and “brilliantly portrayed“. He also shared key details about the show, seemingly to impress viewers and to draw more attention to the new release. He plans to keep watching future episodes, as he has only finished the first so far. Check out his post below, which partly recaps the episode:

What Kojima’s Review Means For Adolescence

It Draws Even More Attention To The Inventive Story

Adolescence is already a popular show for Netflix and is drawing praise from critics and audiences alike. ScreenRant‘s Nick Bythrow called Adolescence a “tragic story” that packs “emotional weight and thematic importance into every second of the story“. Because the show maintains a single-camera perspective and strains to showcase every element of Jamie’s arrest, it makes for a unique portrayal of a crime drama, especially given its connection to real-world events. As such, it should come as no surprise that the show is dominating on Netflix.

Kojima’s review will only draw more attention to the series, potentially helping it to earn even more acclaim. It already sits at a 99% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, so Kojima’s review is not breaking from the general critical consensus, but it could very well inform people that the show exists in the first place. A sophomore season is unlikely, as Adolescence ends at a fitting point, but there is still the potential to explore Jamie’s future after the verdict is rendered, and high viewership could draw that coveted renewal.

Our Take On Kojima’s Adolescence Review

Kojima’s Reviews Are Always A Delight

Like Stephen King, Kojima has not been hesitant about publicly sharing his opinions about various movies and shows. He generally maintains a sense of optimism about each new release, which is what makes his responses so enjoyable. His Adolescence review alone showcases his love for media and just how detailed each review can be. It also tackles issues that apply to every potential viewer without giving away too much about the story. Kojima’s taste is impeccable given that this series truly does deserve the praise.