US EditionReview: In FX's 'Adults,' growing up is hard to do
- FX premiered the comedy series Adults in 2025, following five twenty-somethings living together in New York City navigating work, friendships, and dating.
- The show’s creators, Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, based it on their observations of young adults’ immaturity and struggles, continuing the tradition of Friends and Girls.
- Adults centers on a close-knit pod of friends including Billie, Anton, Issa, Samir, and Paul Baker, with episodes highlighting awkward social situations like a raw chicken dinner party featuring guest star Charlie Cox.
- The eight-episode first season, available on Hulu and Disney+, features a soundtrack by Christopher Bear and songs by Sofi Tukker, and balances flawed, self-destructive characters with strong ensemble chemistry.
- While initial episodes are uneven and characters often act annoyingly, critics consider Adults promising and expect it to improve as it explores the challenges of young adulthood.
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Review: In FX's 'Adults,' growing up is hard to do
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