“The plan is there is no plan.”
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.
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In season 1, the housemates tackle capital-R Responsibility to varying degrees of success. These friends are works-in-progress, brimming with bad ideas and whatever their latest "theory of adulthood" might be. But there's one thing they consistently get right: showing up for each other.
In season 2, the housemates tackle a new set of real-world questions. What if the 20-year-old who inherited your fake ID is cooler than you ever were, and younger than you'll ever be again? How do you explain to your friends that you actually love your boring office job? Why does being around your family make you regress into your worst self? And how do you ask for things to change, when you also need everything to stay the same? Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else's feelings. They invent elaborate workarounds for problems they're too afraid to face head-on. It's not so much that they keep learning the same lessons – it's that they keep finding new ways to make mistakes. But the one thing they consistently get right: showing up for each other.
I’ve been thinking about Adults for days, and I still can’t decide if it’s a show about people who don’t know how to be grown-ups or if it’s just holding up a mirror to the rest of us. The tagline—The plan is there is no plan—is either the most honest thing a comedy about twenty-somethings has ever admitted or the laziest excuse for a plot. Turns out, it’s both.
And somehow, that’s the point.
The series follows five friends in New York, all of them old enough to know better but young enough to keep making the same mistakes. There’s Samir (Malik Elassal), the self-appointed leader who’s still waiting for his life to start; Lucy (Lucy Freyer), whose idea of responsibility is remembering to water her one sad plant; and Jack (Jack Innanen), who treats his apartment like a frat house and his body like a rental car.
They’re not heroes. They’re not even particularly likable. But they’re familiar, in the way that a bad hangover is familiar—the kind where you swear you’ll never drink again, right up until the moment you do.
What Adults gets right is the way it captures the specific dread of being in your late twenties, when the future isn’t a blank slate anymore but a series of half-finished spreadsheets and unanswered texts. The humor isn’t in the big moments—no weddings, no breakups, no career triumphs—but in the small, humiliating ones. A character spends an entire episode agonizing over whether to Venmo a friend $12 for pizza.
FX’s upcoming comedy Adults (2025) is already generating buzz—not just for its premise, but for the effortless chemistry among its cast. Led by Lebanese-Canadian comedian Malik Elassal, the series follows a group of friends navigating the messy, hilarious realities of adulthood. With behind-the-scenes footage and playful interviews, the cast seems determined to make the show feel as authentic as their real-life friendships.
Elassal, known for his stand-up’s blend of humor and relatability, stars as Samir, a role that appears tailor-made for his comedic style 
. But he’s not carrying the show alone. Co-stars Jack Innanen and Owen Thiele have been particularly vocal about their off-screen bond, which translates into on-screen charm. In a recent video, the trio played a round of "Most Likely To," a game that revealed their easy rapport—Thiele as the "most likely to get lost," Innanen as the "most likely to start a podcast," and Elassal as the "most likely to make you laugh until you cry" [4].
Behind-the-scenes diaries further highlight the cast’s dynamic. A clip from set shows Elassal improvising with Innanen, their banter flowing naturally between takes [2]. Another video features Innanen joking about his character’s quirks, suggesting the show thrives on spontaneous, character-driven humor [5]. If the trailer is any indication, Adults leans into the kind of awkward, cringe-worthy moments that define friendships in your 30s—think Broad City meets Ramy, but with its own distinct voice [7].
No comedy ensemble is complete without a little drama, and Adults is no exception—though the cast insists it’s all in good fun. A recent video titled "The Adults Cast Addresses Feud Rumors" features the group playfully roasting each other, with guest star Nick Kroll egging them on [6]. While the specifics of the "feud" remain vague, the tone suggests it’s more about playful ribbing than actual tension. Innanen and Thiele, in particular, seem to enjoy trading barbs, a dynamic that could add an extra layer of authenticity to their on-screen relationships.
That said, the cast’s insistence on addressing the rumors—even in jest—hints at a strategy to keep the show in the conversation. If Adults can turn its behind-the-scenes camaraderie into a selling point, it might just carve out a niche in FX’s comedy lineup.
For all the playful clips and interviews, Adults remains shrouded in mystery. The series’ creator and director are still unconfirmed, and details about the plot—beyond its focus on friendship and adulthood—are scarce. The trailer teases a mix of heart and humor, but without episode counts or release dates, it’s unclear how the story will unfold [7].
There’s also the question of tone. Elassal’s stand-up often tackles cultural identity and personal growth, so it’s possible Adults will weave those themes into its comedy [1]. If so, the show could stand out in a crowded genre. But until more details emerge, fans will have to settle for the cast’s infectious energy—and hope it translates to the screen.
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