The FX series “Adults,” co-created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, is showing improvement in its second season, largely due to the developing rapport between its cast members. The show’s first season struggled to establish a consistent tone and relatable characters, but Season 2 demonstrates a stronger sense of momentum.
A key storyline in the premiere centers on Paul Baker, played by Jack Innanen, and the revelation of his past as a hard-partying individual before connecting with his current housemates. This plot point relies on audience familiarity with Paul Baker’s established character, described as a “bisexual softboy,” to create a sense of surprise and contrast. Innanen’s performance has been strong enough to warrant a standalone origin story episode released earlier this month.
Amita Rao, who plays Issa, is also highlighted as a character benefiting from continued development. While her performance is noted as being influenced by Ilana Glazer’s work in “Broad City,” Rao is described as bringing her own energy to the archetype of a “sexually liberated, social justice-fluent, proudly obnoxious 20something.” A storyline involving Issa’s decision to freeze her eggs features slapstick comedy and physical humor.
The series, filmed in Toronto, does not focus heavily on urban realism, primarily utilizing a soundstage to represent the setting of Samir’s parents’ house.
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