Adults, a new ensemble comedy, is being hailed as the 'next big thing' and is some of the funniest television in years, with a 7.4 IMDb rating. The show, created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and produced by Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), follows a group of hapless 20-somethings living together in New York.
A Fresh Take on Ensemble Comedy
The characters are all absolute messes, perhaps with the exception of Paul Baker (never just Paul), a lovable Canadian import played by Jack Innanen who acts like the glue of the group. The group dynamic reminds many of their own early 20s, when everyone was falling headfirst into careers they weren't sure about, desperately trying to keep up with everyone else's relationships and, most of all, trying to grow up.
It's easy to watch, with just eight episodes in the first season released in 2025 and a further eight to premiere at the end of this month, plus a special prequel which aired July 31. The episodes are only 20 minutes or so, and they are packed with laugh-out-loud moments as well as a couple of hide-behind-your-hands cringe bits.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
Reviewers say it is 'the next big thing'. One person wrote: "It feels like getting on board a plane right before it takes off. The biggest issue with the show is simply that there isn't more of it, I would've watched for hours on end. It's so rare to find a show as irreverently funny and sentimentally sweet at the same time, but somehow this balances both masterfully."
Another said: "This FX comedy about five twenty-somethings sharing a house in Queens is the most I've laughed-and cringed-in ages. It captures the messiness of early adulthood with a blend of absurd humor and genuine emotion."
Adults is streaming now on Disney Plus.
