New adult comedy dubbed 'modern day Friends' is coming to streaming

A new ensemble comedy that delves into the chaotic reality of young adulthood is coming to our screens, and fans are already comparing it to a legendary sitcom.

Adults will debut on FX in the USA next week and will be available for UK viewers on Disney+. The show is the brainchild of screenwriting pair Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, who made waves as the youngest writers on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon back in 2019.

The series draws loosely from their real-life mates and acquaintances, but encapsulates the universal journey of growing up. As Shaw puts it, we encounter these characters at a point in their lives when their deepest relationships aren't romantic, but platonic.

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So, when can you catch this new comedy and who's in the cast? Here's the full lowdown on FX's Adults, reports .

Adults release date

The first two episodes of Adults will air in America on Wednesday, May 28th. The complete eight-episode season will be ready to stream on Disney+ the next day, Thursday, May 29th.

What is Adults about?

Adults centres around five 20-somethings, who are bunking in their mate's childhood home. As expected from a comedy about young adulthood, things don't always go according to plan.

However, the close-knit friends provide solace to each other during tough times.

A synopsis teases: "Adults is a comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite not quite being 'good' or 'people' yet. Samir, Billie, Paul Baker, Issa, and Anton are five mates crashing together in Samir's childhood home, sharing meals, anxieties, and occasionally toothbrushes."

The trailer for the dramedy was released on May 8th, exciting fans who felt it represented their current stages in life.

"Been waiting for a show like this! It looks like it realistically captures what young adult life feels like when you're still figuring it out," one viewer wrote in the comments section.

Another added: "Friends for the modern day with a touch of raunchy...I'm sold."

Meanwhile, a third person commented: "This is the millennial dramedy fix that I've been missing!! Can't wait to watch it."

Who stars in Adults?

Adults features a mix of new faces and familiar ones. Leading the cast as Samir is 29-year-old Malik Elassal, who viewers may recognise from Paramount's crime drama, Joe Pickett.

Samir's friend Paul Baker is portrayed by Jack Innanen, 26, known to over 3.3 million TikTok users for his comedy sketches.

They share the screen with Owen Thiele, 28, playing Anton. Prime Video subscribers will recognise Thiele as George from the popular college drama Overcompensating.

Lucy Freyer, 28, known for her recent role in the 2023 dramedy, Paint, will be stepping into the shoes of Billie.

Joining her is Amita Rao, 26, who will be portraying the youngest character, Issa, fresh from her stint in Hulu's Deli Boys.

Adding a touch of viral fame to the mix, the comedy will also feature a special cameo from actress and internet sensation Julia Fox.

Adults will be available to stream on Disney+ from May 29th