FX to Release 'Adults' Prequel Episode Before Season 2 Debut
FX is releasing a standalone prequel episode titled "Marathon Day" on July 31 ahead of the second season of its comedy series "Adults." The episode introduces the friend group and reveals the origin story of character Paul Baker, written by series creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. The prequel will be available on FXX, Hulu, and select social media platforms before season two premieres on August 27.
FX's comedy series "Adults" will receive a standalone prequel episode titled "Marathon Day" on July 31, 2026, prior to the August 27 premiere of season two. The episode, written by series creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and directed by Jonathan Krisel, introduces the central friend group and provides the origin story for Jack Innanen's character Paul Baker. The full episode will be available on FXX and Hulu at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, with limited releases on Hulu's YouTube channel and FX's TikTok and Instagram accounts. The episode premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York on Thursday night. Season two will consist of eight episodes, with two episodes airing weekly on FXX, and the full season available on demand on Hulu and FXX starting August 27.
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