Why do we love Adults so much?
Summary
TV critics Katherine VanWeelden and Alan Sepinwall review the second season of the FX comedy *Adults*, praising its improved character dynamics and new origin pilot episode. They interview creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Cronin, who discuss expanding the show’s appeal and exploring queer romance tropes. The hosts also preview upcoming fall TV coverage, including *Colin from Accounts* and a new *Sons of Anarchy* meta-series.
Topics discussed
Intro: TV is Good podcast and episode overview
Housekeeping: Patreon, upcoming episodes, and Sons of Anarchy news
Sean Duffy's government-produced reality show
Charlie Hunnam's new FX show and Beverly Hills 90210 reboot
Adults: Hangout comedy genre and character dynamics
Season 1 vs Season 2: Tone, chemistry, and pacing
The new pilot episode and its role in Season 2
Character development: Billy, Julia Fox, and self-aware humor
Interview with creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Croningold
Why they created a new pilot and the 'Marathon' episode
Workplace dynamics and the 'office' episode
Paul Baker's character and the 'man on the street' bit
The Adults title sequence and creative process
Digital footprints and the actors' social media history
Dialogue musicality and actor influences on writing
Outro: Colin from Accounts, Wishbone, and book promo
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