In Brief:
- FX renewed Gen Z comedy "Adults" for a third season with a 16-episode order for FXX and Hulu.
- Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw signed a new overall deal with FX Productions.
- Season 2 global streaming viewership rose 60% over Season 1 in its first five weeks (it was up about 40% after the first 12 days), with international viewership doubling. The standalone prequel episode “Marathon Day” also boosted Season 1 viewership by 50%.
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Adults Season 3: FX is bringing back "Adults." The Gen Z comedy has officially been renewed for a third season.
The order is big. It includes 16 episodes for FXX and Hulu.
The news comes with a second win. Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw have signed a new overall deal with FX Productions.
FX Entertainment president Nick Grad praised the pair. He said they have lifted the show in every way.
He credited them with strong reviews and a devoted fan base that treats the characters like its own friends.
Grad also pointed to the show's growth in its second season. He said the series has inspired memes and even Halloween costumes.
That made the renewal an easy call, he noted. More episodes and a new deal were the natural next step.
The series follows five friends who share a house in Queens. Boundaries are few in their world.
The cast includes Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao and Owen Thiele.
Kronengold and Shaw also shared a statement. They said they have worked with FX for more than six years.
They thanked the network team for teaching them how to lead, produce and tell stories that build a sense of community.
They called the team family. They joked that they can now yell at their FX bosses the way they do their parents.
Global streaming viewership for Season 2 rose 60% over Season 1 in its first five weeks (it was up about 40% after the first 12 days), with international viewership doubling.
The standalone prequel episode “Marathon Day” also boosted Season 1 viewership by 50%.
Both seasons have eight episodes each. They are streaming on Hulu in the U.S. Bundle subscribers can also watch on Hulu on Disney+. Viewers abroad can stream on Disney+.
Season 2 was executive produced by Kronengold, Shaw, Nick Kroll, Sarah Naftalis, Jonathan Krisel, Alicia Van Couvering and Rob Rosell. FX Productions produces the series.
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