Kemi Badenoch, the UK Minister for International Trade, has recently commented on the Netflix series 'Adolescence', suggesting that its fictional narrative appears to be inspired by a real-life incident involving a boy of a different race than portrayed in the show.

Badenoch's acknowledgment of a supposed conspiracy theory regarding the series follows widespread discussions regarding its themes and its portrayal of youth violence.

In an interview with GB News, Badenoch stated, "I think 'Adolescence' is a fictional story.

It’s based on a real story, but my understanding is that the boy who committed that crime was not white." Despite her comments, Badenoch admitted she has not seen the series, citing a lack of time.

She further criticized the Prime Minister for potentially using fictional narratives to inform policy, stating that policy should be based on reality rather than fiction.

The series, a four-part drama, revolves around a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl at his school.

Following its release, the show has drawn praise, including from Labour leader Keir Starmer, for its capacity to stir conversations regarding the radicalization of young men.

The creator of 'Adolescence', Jack Thorne, characterized the claims of the show being based on a true story as wholly untrue.

He emphasized in an interview that the narrative does not draw from any single real-life event, asserting that, "There is no part of this that’s based on a true story, not one single part."

Thorne has also pushed back against assertions that imply an agenda tied to race, stating, "It’s absurd to say that this is only committed by black boys, it’s absurd, it’s not true.

And history shows a lot of cases of kids from all races committing these crimes." He clarified that the series aims to explore broader themes of masculinity rather than focus on race-specific narratives.

The backlash to Badenoch's remarks included accusations by critics of her tendency to engage with social media conspiracy theories.

These theories, which have circulated widely online, suggest that 'Adolescence' underwent 'race-swapping' for political purposes.

The trending discussions were fueled by rightwing commentators, including a prominent figure who claimed that the character's race was altered to align with an anti-white agenda, a post that garnered significant attention, including engagement from high-profile individuals.

As these discussions unfold, Her Majesty's Government's handling of the issues raised in 'Adolescence' continues to be a topic of intensive scrutiny, especially as it pertains to broader societal challenges around youth and crime.