Adults is a comedy series created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. The FX series is set in Queens, New York City, and it revolves around a group of friends living together as they struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood and romantic relationships. Adults stars Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, coming-of-age theme, and relatable characters in FX’s Adults, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Crashing (Netflix)
Crashing is a British comedy series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The Channel 4 series revolves around a group of young individuals living together in a disused hospital as property guardians. The group navigates various hurdles when it comes to their careers and relationships. Crashing stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jonathan Bailey, Julie Dray, Louise Ford, Damien Molony, Adrian Scarborough, and Amit Shah.
Derry Girls (Netflix)
Derry Girls is a period teen comedy series created by Lisa McGee. The Channel 4 series is set in the 1990s in Derry, Northern Ireland, during the final years of the Troubles, and it revolves around a group of dysfunctional teenage friends as they live their lives carefree of what’s going on around them. Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, and Dylan Llewellyn.
Happy Endings (Hulu, Disney+, Tubi, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
Happy Endings is a sitcom series created by David Caspe. The ABC series is set in Chicago, and it revolves around six dysfunctional friends as their group goes through a major change after two of the friends who were about to get married break up. Happy Endings stars Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr., and Casey Wilson.
Broad City (Hulu, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Broad City is a comedy series created by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The Comedy Central series is set in New York City, and it follows best friends Abbi Abrams and Ilana Wexler as they struggle with their day-to-day life in the city. Broad City stars Jacobson, Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Paul W. Downs, John Gemberling, Arturo Castro, Stephen Schneider, and Chris Gethard.
The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sex Lives of College Girls is a sex comedy-drama series created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble. The HBO Max series follows four freshmen roommates as they explore their sexuality and support each other through romantic and academic struggles. The Sex Lives of College Girls stars Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Gavin Leatherwood, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, and Renika Williams.
Insecure (Netflix, HBO Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Insecure is a comedy-drama series created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore. Based on Rae’s web series Awkward Black Girl, the HBO series follows Issa and Molly, two best friends who support each other and face life’s various struggles together despite their introverted and insecure personalities. Insecure stars Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Lisa Joyce, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Y’lan Noel, Alexander Hodge, and Kendrick Sampson.
Girls (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Lena Dunham. The HBO series is set in New York City, and it follows Hannah Helene Horvath, an aspiring writer, and her three friends as they struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood and romantic relationships. Girls stars Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, and Jake Lacy.
Chewing Gum (HBO Max, Peacock, BritBox, Tubi, The Roku Channel, & Rent on Prime Video)
Chewing Gum is a British cringe comedy series created by Michaela Coel. Based on Coel’s 2012 play Chewing Gum Dreams, the Channel 4 series follows Tracey Gordon, a young woman working as a shop assistant who wants to explore her sexual desires and know more about the world, but her religious upbringing gets in her way. Chewing Gum stars Coel, Robert Lonsdale, Danielle Isaie, John MacMillan, Tanya Franks, Kadiff Kirwan, Susan Wokoma, Shola Adewusi, and Maggie Steed.
Fresh Meat (Prime Video, Peacock & Tubi)
Fresh Meat is a British comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The Channel 4 series follows six freshmen students living together in a shared house off-campus as they support each other through the struggles that come with preparing to be professional adults. Fresh Meat stars Zawe Ashton, Greg McHugh, Kimberley Nixon, Joe Thomas, Jack Whitehall, Jelka van Houten, Faye Marsay, Robert Webb, and Tony Gardner.
How to Make It in America (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
How to Make It in America is a comedy-drama series created by Ian Edelman. The HBO series is set in New York City, and it follows two young friends as they come up with various schemes and business ideas to make it in New York’s fashion scene. How to Make It in America stars Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Scott Mescudi, Lake Bell, Luis Guzman, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Shannyn Sossamon.
New Girl (Hulu, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
New Girl is a sitcom series created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows Jessica Day, a naive and optimistic young woman who moves into a loft with three men after her boyfriend cheats on her. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone, Damon Wayans Jr., and Danielle Rockoff.
Adulting (YouTube)
Adulting is an Indian comedy-drama web series created by Ayesha Nair. The Dice Media series follows Nikhat and Ray, two young women living together in Mumbai as they support each other through various struggles in both their professional and personal lives. Adulting stars Aisha Ahmed, Yashaswini Dayama, Viraj Ghelani, Karan Jotwani, and Jitendra Singh Rajput.
Looking (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Looking is a comedy-drama series created by Michael Lannan. Based on Lannan’s 2010 short film titled Lorimer, the HBO series is set in San Francisco, and it follows Patrick, AgustÃn, and Dom, three gay men who live together and support each other through life’s various ups and downs. Looking stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman, Russell Tovey, and Raúl Castillo.