Adults season two finally lets its talented cast shine

The comedy series Adults has returned for a second season on Disney+ and FX, receiving critical praise for its significant improvement over its debut. The show, described as Gen Z's answer to Friends, is now being recognized for letting its talented cast shine. Season two refocuses on friendship after creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold released a prequel special that re-centers the narrative on how the five roommates came to live together. The show dials back its earlier stunts in favor of heightened-but-relatable moments, allowing cast members including Australian Lucy Freyer to excel. The series initially struggled alongside other hyped comedies like I Love LA and Overcompensating, which all tried too hard to capture younger audiences. Adults now succeeds by abandoning attempts to prove its relevance, instead delivering a more assured and charming comedy that resonates with viewers in their 20s.