If you don’t remember the events of the first season in detail, you’ll want to reread our review. Next up, it’s time to temper some expectations that may have formed toward the end.
Because the impulsive marriage and the fiery kiss between Anton and Paul Baker (whose surname somehow keeps appearing in everyday life for reasons unknown) don’t immediately lead to any consequences: the gay Anton (Owen Thiele) still keeps as far away as possible from anything that looks like a relationship, while the fluid Paul Baker (Jack Innanen) and his girlfriend Issa (Amita Rao) stay together as if nothing has happened. And even though their relationship eventually hits a snag, you have to wait until the final episode of season two to find out what comes next for Paul Baker and Anton.
K-Pop, a Fake ID, and a Raccoon
On the way there, the five roommates in the New York City borough of Queens dive into a slew of wild adventures. Among the highlights is Samir’s (Malik Elassal) earnest, though increasingly desperate, effort to help his girlfriend Carly (Rachel Marsh) pivot from dentistry to a K-Pop career, even though everyone knows it’s a terrible idea.
Another standout is the episode in which Billie (Lucie Freyer) chases after a teenage girl who now uses her own, fake ID to get into clubs and scores alcohol. When Billie finally tracks her down, the girl is surprisingly unimpressed by Billie’s hard-won wisdom and, to add insult to injury, seems to have her life much more together than the notoriously chaotic Billie.
The ultimate highlight, though, is episode four, when the housemates plan a joint acid night that spirals completely out of control after it starts—once the drug’s effects finally kick in about 30 minutes in, a real raccoon casually strolls through the living room. Those 30 minutes give everyone just enough clarity to hope they can usher the raccoon out before the trip fully begins.
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A Threesome, with a Pouched Rat
These efforts are undermined, however, as Paul Baker and Issa independently plan to use the drug-enhanced mood to talk about their somewhat faltering relationship. Issa confides in Billie, and Paul Baker tells Samir. They inevitably fail to keep it to themselves, so Issa and Paul Baker learn of each other’s plans and instantly fear the worst. Anton, meanwhile, worries that everyone hates him for bringing the raccoon into the apartment. Later, a pouched rat follows, which ends up playing a nontrivial role in an awkward threesome between Anton, Paul Baker, and Issa.
Kurz und gut: Die zweite Staffel von “Adults” macht über weite Strecken ähnlich viel Spaß wie die erste. Auch wenn der Ansatz nicht mehr ganz so erfrischend und originell daherkommt — und das eine oder andere auch etwas gesucht wirkt. Doch das Ensemble spielt großartig zusammen, und man darf wohl hoffen, dass das Showrunner-Ehepaar Rebecca Shaw und Ben Kronenberg grünes Licht für eine dritte Staffel erhält. Genügend Ideen für weitere Folgen gebe es auf jeden Fall, versichern die beiden.
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The Road to Self-Discovery Is Still a Long One
Owen Thiele and Jack Innanen have their own ideas for their characters Anton and Paul Baker: “They move to Idaho and have babies,” Thiele says with a laugh in an interview. “I’d love it if they turned into one of those unbearably clingy couples—or essentially the house’s parental units,” Innanen adds, “which would definitely shift the dynamics in the group.”
Of course, the question remains whether the five friends will have grown up a bit over these 16 episodes. Is there enough to tell? On that note, the answer is a relaxed yes: the five still manage to stumble over their own feet on important matters, and they likely all have a long path of self-discovery ahead. At the same time, despite all the bad luck and chaos, they stick together—so you’ll not only have fun watching, but you may also envy the incredible friendship that binds them.
The second season of “Adults” has been streaming on Disney+ since September 30, 2026.
