Adults Season 2 Review: Anton and Paul Baker, Billie and Samir & That Finale Explained

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Adults Season 2 is finally here, and fans are already begging for more. With plenty of changes happening in the house, our chaotic friend group has only gotten crazier since Season 1. With a deeper dive into their family lives, quarter-life crises, and new relationships, Season 2 was everything and more.

One thing I love about Adults is how it normalizes raunchiness and allows for real-life conversations rather than putting everything inside a glossy, fictional bubble. As someone with a rambunctious friend group, I’ve definitely found myself in some of the same crazy situations as the Adults crew. The chemistry between the cast is some of the best I’ve seen on television, and Season 2 only enhanced that. It’s hard to believe you aren’t watching a real group of friends, and that’s what makes the show so special.

This season also allowed us to see different sides of the group, especially their flaws. While Season 1 was more focused on introducing the characters and their dynamic, Season 2 gave everyone room to grow individually while still delivering hilarious ensemble episodes like “Acid Night.”

Starting with Anton, we got to see a more emotional side of everyone’s best friend as he navigated his complicated relationship with his sister, Talia (Raven-Symoné). While Anton has always had a tendency to want to be everything to everyone, I loved seeing how his family brought out a different, crazier side of him. Owen Thiele absolutely nailed the emotional range.

We also got a glimpse into Paul Baker’s other friend group, which reminded me of the classic home friends versus college friends dynamic. I loved the competitiveness that came out when Samir and Issa discovered his other friends, especially since they weren’t just a one-and-done storyline. We continued to see them throughout the season, making their appearances even more fun.

Now that Issa is officially single following her mutual breakup with Paul Baker, her inner weird little guy really came out. While she hasn’t always been my favorite, I appreciated the vulnerability we saw from her this season. For someone who is usually so confident, it was refreshing to see her embrace her awkwardness and have some weaker days. Don’t we all have that one friend who suddenly speaks in an accent when they’re nervous?

Meanwhile, our dynamic duo of Billie and Samir both faced identity crises in the premiere. Billie tries to prove she’s still young and fun by impressing the girl using her old fake ID, while Samir gathers all the “Samirs” his ID has been passed down to in an attempt to make sure they turned out okay, only to realize they really are just like him.

Perhaps the best part of the season, besides the hilariousness, was the romance. Season 1 left off with Anton and Paul Baker tying the knot so Paul Baker could stay in the U.S., and after their steamy kiss, fans have been eagerly waiting for more. With Paul Baker and Issa now split, Season 2 finally opened the door for the two of them. 

In the finale, Anton finally confesses his feelings for Paul Baker to Issa, leading to a classic rom-com moment when Anton runs to Paul Baker, who has heard the entire confession through a live feed. I also loved Issa’s maturity in the finale. Knowing Anton was in love with her ex, she encouraged the two of them to be together because she simply wants them to be happy. I love where Issa’s character is headed, especially after getting a glimpse of a potential new love interest.

But the biggest shock of the finale wasn’t Anton and Paul Baker, it was Billie and Samir. Fans have been shipping these childhood friends-turned-lovers for a while, but it was unclear whether the writers would actually take them there. After spending the season on opposite ends of the relationship spectrum, the two finally get together in the final two minutes.

What I appreciated most about Billie and Samir’s setup was how spontaneous it felt, just like some relationships do in real life. Once Billie realized Samir might be moving in with his now-ex, Carley, everything suddenly clicked. We never see exactly what happens between them that leads to them ending up in Samir’s room, but I appreciate that the show leaves it open to interpretation.

Fans are already itching for Season 3, and I’d be shocked if we weren’t getting a renewal announcement soon. With plenty of life left in this group, Adults has quickly become one of the best new-age sitcoms for young adults. Following in the footsteps of Broad City, I hope we continue to see more sitcoms that are raw, cringey, chaotic, and genuinely funny on our screens. With a stellar cast and amazing guest stars, Adults has cracked the code.

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