Vogue Critic Praises FX Sitcom 'Adults' as Gen Z Classic, Hails Millennial Optimism

In a recent opinion article for Vogue, a critic claims that the FX sitcom 'Adults,' produced by comedian Nick Kroll, has emerged as a modern classic for today's youth following the release of its second season this summer. The narrative revolves around five friends in their twenties living in New York City: Billie (Lucy Freyer), Samir, Anton, Issa (Amita Rao), and Paul Baker (Jack Innanen). The inaugural season features a chaotic dinner party where Billie tries to impress her 40-something boyfriend, 'Mr. Teacher,' by cooking a chicken, but chaos ensues as he is heavily under the influence of ketamine, the chicken remains uncooked, and guest star Julia Fox, portraying herself, vows to avoid Queens. The critic likens the series to 'Friends' and 'Girls,' highlighting its unfiltered humor and the absence of career ambitions—pointing out that 49% of Gen Z sees work as integral to their identity, compared to 62% of millennials. Additionally, the article touches upon the TikTok 'millennial optimism' trend and features the show's theme song, 'Bad Advice' by bby. With the success of Season 2, a third season appears probable, and speculation about a cameo by Mayor Mamdani has begun.