FX’s Adults returns for a stronger second season, according to this review, refining its comic portrayal of Gen Z friendships and anxieties. The reviewer argues that the show succeeds where many similar series fail by treating its flawed young characters with affection rather than mockery, while grounding exaggerated storylines in recognisable concerns about work, relationships, online reputations and adulthood.

The season follows unemployed Billie, strained couple Issa and Paul Baker, Anton’s attempt to become a sperm donor for his sister, and Samir’s conflict with Carly over her career ambitions. Standout elements include an acid-trip episode built around escalating revelations rather than conventional hallucination jokes, plus guest appearances from Gaten Matarazzo, Julia Fox and Zosia Mamet; the review particularly praises Mamet’s therapist character.