adults: a gushing review.

Hi Divas!

Lately, in the throes of boredom and procrastination, I have watched the show Adults. And.. let me be the one to say.. it's one of the best shows out there right now.

I think we've hit a drought in creativity and originality in the film industry. And us, the audience, are thirsty mama! Personally, I am longing for 20 + episode seasons with holiday fillers and crazy plot lines. I miss the days when ABC family ruled my screen and had the best shows (shout out to Switched at Birth, Pretty Little Liars, and Grown-ish). But, sadly, streaming services came along and introduced the world of 8 episode seasons that take 3 years at a time, have endless plot holes, and (dare I say) bad acting. 

I think this is why Adults is so refreshing. I mean, not only is it hilarious, but it's new and I haven't watched a show that has kept my attention in such a long time.  

***Spoiler Warning***

So, I won't lie, I did not get into the show at first. I feel like throughout time, I have struggled with getting into blatantly obvious comedies (both shows and movies). But, I've been challenging myself to expand my taste in media because it's so boring when you only let yourself like one thing!

Anyways,

I started watching Adults because I kept seeing posts about season 2. Snippets of the Annabelle episode sucked me right in. I needed to watch it because it just looked too good. I was practically tripping over myself to get to my Hulu account.

So, I first watched the show about a month ago? I finished both season's in max three days. Then rewatched said seasons at least 4 times. I have a problem for sure. 

I think what makes this show so great is that we finally have media about 20-somethings. Do I wish there was more media about college-age people? 

Uhhh yes! 

I could argue that majority of t.v. shows and movies that have high schoolers as the main protagonists, would benefit from them being older (plot wise and moral wise because why are we making questionable plot lines for sixteen year olds... I digress). 

One of the best parts of this show is how it blends comedy, real world scenarios, and relevant topics. There are a variety of topics from politics to the silly (and embarrassing) moments we all experience.

I would argue that this show is so gen-z. I mean, most of comedic media I see is catered towards millennials (don't worry, no hate to ya'll), so it was refreshing to see true gen-z representation that wasn't over the top stereotypes that we see is Netflix originals. 

When it comes to the characters - I love them so bad.

In my mind, I am part of the group and I live in Samirs house. If only ૮₍ ´ ꒳ `₎ა

Anton is definitely my favorite. I feel like his character is so well written and his episode with Talia was so funny. When he ran into the closet I died. Then, the table scene with Annablle... girl I quote it so often.

He. Is. Fluid!

Truly, all of my favorite moments in the show are with him - and Paul Baker.

I absolutely love them. Especially together.

There's a lot of discourse I see about whether they should have ended up together. I understand why some people think they came out of no where. I felt the same at first when I initially watched the ending. But, upon reflecting a bit - and observing through my frequent rewatches - there was insane foreshadowing!

Little moments like eye contact, Paul Baker checking in on Anton (and calling him out), and their conversations in general - it was in our faces.

Speaking of endings... Samir and Billie? Y'all, I saw it happening but I was kind of hoping it wouldn't.  But, I trust the writers will make it something great (I hope). Sometimes, I get worried when a show has too many of the main protagonists pursue each other. This is mainly because either the plot becomes stagnant so they "spice it up" with breakups, cheating, or end the show. Or, the plot falls apart because it becomes too complicated. Do I think this will happen? No. But, I can't be too sure that some sticky situations aren't in our futures.

Overall, I love them all. Isa is so cute. John Carlos is hilarious (and weird - the tooth necklace!).  Billie stresses me out, but she's still my girl. 

I can't wait for season three. My rating so far is a 4.5 ˚⟡˖ ࣪

Time for the 5th rewatch!

Kisses,

Angie