The second season of the twenty-somethings hangout comedy "Adults," created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, has premiered on Hulu, introducing a new wave of guest stars alongside the returning main cast. The series continues to explore the complexities of early adulthood, with its synopsis highlighting themes of identity, family dynamics, and the navigation of social relationships.
Season 2 picks up with the housemates confronting various real-world questions. The narrative delves into scenarios such as dealing with a younger individual who has inherited one's fake ID, explaining a preference for a conventional office job to friends, and the tendency to regress when around family. The characters are depicted as weaving intricate strategies to avoid hurting each other's feelings and devising elaborate workarounds for problems they are afraid to face directly. The season's themes emphasize learning the same lessons in new ways and consistently showing up for one another.
The show's sophomore season boasts an impressive roster of guest stars. Raven-Symoné, known for her role in "That's So Raven," appears as Talia, Anton's sister. Talia and her wife Brooke, played by Cassandra Blair, visit Anton as they consider starting a family, unlocking a more dramatic side of Anton. Susie Essman, recognized for her role as Susie Green in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," plays Arlene, the mother of a deceased childhood friend of Billie's.
"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo guest stars as Alex, also known as Fake Samir, in an episode involving a club and the misuse of a fake ID. He appears alongside Hayden Dimarco and Dardan Prebreza, who play Fake Samir 2 and Fake Samir 3, respectively. Jake Shane and Sophie Telegadis feature as Garrett and Sophie-Rose, characters involved in a storyline about a fake ID and club culture.
Other notable guest appearances include "Saturday Night Live" cast member Ben Marshall, who plays a character eyeing Billie during a night out. Julian Manjerico returns as Zach-Carlos bin Laden, a character introduced in Season 1, in an episode set in Samir's parents' home. Eric, played by Isaac Powell, develops an interest in Anton over a shared secret method for navigating social situations.
The season also incorporates real-life content creators. Brianna "Bri" Morales hosts a segment of "Are You Okay?" featuring Paul Baker, and internet personality Bilal Dawson interviews Paul Baker while he consumes a gallon of milk. Anania, host of "Gaydar" and recognized by Rolling Stone, also appears. Caleb Simpson, known for his apartment tours and rent discussions, and Tiffany "Tiff" Baira, host of "Street Hearts," are featured in an episode titled "C Alert."
In the episode "Vote for Paul Baker," David Paymer portrays Sandy Adler, an incumbent Homeowners Association president running for reelection against Paul Baker. Zosia Mamet joins the cast as Nina Adler, Sandy Adler's daughter, who is determined to ensure her father's victory. Julia Fox reprises her role as Jules, Paul Baker's friend, in the same episode.
Season 1 previously featured guest stars such as Charlie Cox, Julia Fox, D'Arcy Carden, and Tala Ashe. The ensemble for Season 2 continues this trend, bringing together a mix of established comedians, streaming stars, and creators.