FX is giving Adults a much bigger order for its next chapter. The comedy has secured another renewal, which expands the show’s run after two eight-episode seasons. It also brings a new deal for creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, keeping the pair working with the network.
Adults gets renewed for Season 3
FX is giving Adults an even bigger playground for its third season, ordering 16 episodes for the comedy’s return. That expanded run means more time with its messy, unpredictable bunch. Jack Innanen, Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Amita Rao and Owen Thiele lead the cast as a group of young friends residing in Queens. They’re all chasing the elusive grown-up life, but figuring it out is proving to be anything but smooth sailing (via The Wrap).
FX Entertainment President Nick Grad credited Kronengold and Shaw with helping the series connect with viewers. He pointed to the show’s critical response and growing fan base, noting that audiences had embraced the characters beyond the screen.
Grad also mentioned the memes and Halloween costumes inspired by the comedy. He said the show’s second-season growth made the decision to order more episodes an easy one. “So the decision was easy – more episodes and a new deal at FX for Ben and Rebecca!” he explained.
The new season marks a major jump from the show’s original format. Both previous installments had eight episodes, while Season 2 also received a bonus prequel called Marathon Day. That special explored how Innanen’s Paul Baker became part of the friend group.
The creators have also been keen to spend more time with the characters. Shaw previously said they would write as many episodes as FX ordered, adding that “the more stories we get to tell,” the better. Kronengold also discussed the appeal of sitcom-style “filler episodes,” which could explore what the friends do during their “off days.”
