Fans have discovered the hidden meaning behind the sandwich in episode three of hit Netflix series Adolescence and what it really represents. Viewers are gripped by the crime drama that has picked up rave reviews since dropping on the streaming platform. It follows Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder. Accused of killing Katie, a girl at his school, Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, works his way through the criminal justice system from a harrowing ordeal at the local police station to an intense discussion with his psychologist. Adolescence has been praised for exploring themes of misogyny, social media-fuelled bullying, and the rise of incel culture . The unique four-part story was told in a one-shot format, meaning there were no scenes or breaks in filming. Fans have been studying hidden meanings in the show, especially since much of Jamie's journey through the legal system, including his ultimate fate, is left out of the series. The third episode took place almost entirely in one room at a psychiatric facility as a one-on-one conversation between Jamie and psychologist Briony unfolded. Their exchanged flit between being friendly and terrifying as Jamie tries to intimidate Briony during several heated and intense moments. Briony revealed it would be their last session at the end of their discussion, leaving Jamie to plead with her as to whether or not she liked him as a person. Amid the chaos, some viewers may have missed the significance of the sandwich Briony offered to Jamie. Although it could easily have been overlooked as a minor plot point, yet Briony actress Erin Doherty has revealed just what it symbolised. She revealed: "What's so heartbreaking for Briony at the end, you witness her to have to let go of everything she's wanted this boy to be. And all these thoughts kind of come into her mind and it is symbolised through this sandwich. "The person that she was when she entered the room, who was making the offer to then the person who won't even touch it. It's just such a great thing to play." An expert has also revealed the significance of Briony offering Jamie half a sandwich and what it could have told her about him. Psychologist Dannielle Haig told Tyla : "The half-sandwich, particularly the fact that it contains something Jamie dislikes, could be a way of testing his response. "Does he push it away? Does he eat it to be polite? Does he comment on it? These reactions provide insight into his personality. If he simply tolerates it without complaint, it may suggest a history of feeling powerless and being accustomed to having things done to him rather than for him. "It’s a clever way of gauging how Jamie sees himself in relation to authority figures and whether he feels able to assert his own needs." She also explained how everything in a psychological assessment is "deliberate" as small actions can tell "a great deal about a person's mindset". Briony also offered Jamie a hot chocolate with marshmallows, which is a "comforting, almost maternal offering". The expert claimed it is "associated with warmth, safety, and childhood, a stark contrast to the harsh reality of Jamie’s situation" in an effort to help him open up. The series was filmed in a unique style as each episode was shot in just one take. Jamie actor Owen Cooper revealed the way it was filmed caused him to struggle drinking the hot chocolate during episode three. Owen and Erin recently sat down for an interview with Netflix and broke down the entire one-hour episode shot by shot. As they tuned in, the 15-year-old star interrupted the scene of Jamie taking a sip of the hot chocolate and shared: "That was minging that." He continued: "That was horrible" According to the actor, the drink "wasn't hot chocolate. It had to get changed." Owen went on to explain that real hot chocolate had been making the floor 'sticky' for the camera crew, who were filming in one continuous shot. Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .