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‘Adults’ Arrives on FX and Hulu as a Gen Z Hangout Sitcom

Early reviews highlight standout ensemble chemistry alongside uneven humor marked by overreaching cringe comedy.

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Amita Rao, Lucy Freyer, Malik Elassal, Jack Innanen, and Owen Thiele in "Adults."

Overview

  • Five friends in their early 20s move into Samir’s childhood home in Queens to navigate identity, relationships and modern adulthood.
  • The series premiered May 28 on FX with two episodes and releases its full eight-episode season on Hulu May 29.
  • Created by former ‘Tonight Show’ writers Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the cast features Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Amita Rao, Owen Thiele and Jack Innanen.
  • Critics praise the cast’s natural rapport even as they point to tonal inconsistencies and an overreliance on cringe-driven jokes.
  • The show explores Gen Z issues such as social media, health insurance anxiety and evolving norms and includes guest turns from Charlie Cox and Julia Fox.