FX to Release 'Adults' Prequel Episode Before Season 2 Debut
FX will release a standalone prequel episode of its comedy series 'Adults,' titled 'Marathon Day,' on FXX and Hulu on July 31, ahead of the show's Season 2 premiere on August 27. The episode, written by creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and directed by Jonathan Krisel, introduces the central friend group and reveals the origin story of Jack Innanen's character Paul Baker. The move follows a similar strategy FX used with 'The Bear,' which released a surprise prequel episode last month, signaling a growing trend of standalone prequel content for FX comedies.
FX has announced that its acclaimed ensemble comedy 'Adults' will release a standalone prequel episode called 'Marathon Day' on July 31, approximately four weeks before the Season 2 premiere on August 27. The episode, written by series creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and directed by Jonathan Krisel, focuses on the origin story of Paul Baker (Jack Innanen) and introduces the broader friend group at the heart of the show. It was first screened as a surprise at the Tribeca Festival in New York on Thursday night before the wider release. The episode will be available on FXX and Hulu at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT and will also be distributed through Hulu's YouTube channel and FX's TikTok and Instagram accounts. Season 2, consisting of eight episodes, will be available to binge on Hulu and FXX on demand at premiere, with two episodes airing weekly on FXX linear; the series will also be available on Disney+ internationally. The prequel strategy mirrors FX's recent release of 'The Bear' prequel episode 'Gary,' suggesting a deliberate content approach to build audience anticipation between seasons.
What's missing
No information is provided about viewership or ratings for 'Adults' Season 1, which would help contextualize the level of audience demand driving the prequel release strategy.
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