Detailed Explanation
The finale of Adolescence is devastating in its refusal to provide comfort. Jamie is found guilty, but the show doesn't end there. We see his parents' marriage collapse under the weight of guilt and blame. We see Katie's family's endless grief. And in the final, controversial scene, we're left questioning whether Jamie can ever be rehabilitated—or whether the boy his parents raised ever really existed. The show ends with more questions than answers, which is precisely the point.