Adults Season 2 may not arrive until August 27, but fans are getting a surprise episode as FX unveiled “Marathon Day,” a prequel installment about Paul Baker (Jack Innanen) at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere.
Audiences were treated to the surprise episode, which has a debut date on FXX and Hulu ahead of Season 2’s arrival later this summer. Below, we’re breaking down all of the need-to-know details, including when you can tune in, what the episode’s about, and much more.
What is the Adults prequel episode?
“Marathon Day” is a special prequel episode of Adults, which introduces the friend group fans have come to love at the same time as revealing Paul Baker’s origin story.
Who stars in the Adults prequel episode?
As revealed in the first-look image above, Innanen reprises his role as Paul Baker, and he’ll appear alongside Owen Thiele as Anton, Amita Rao as Issa, Lucy Freyer as Billie, and Malik Elassal as Samir.
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When will the Adults prequel episode premiere?
While attendees at the Tribeca Film Festival screened the episode on Thursday, June 11, fans at home will be able to watch the episode beginning at 1/12c, on Friday, July 31, on FXX and Hulu. The full prequel episode will also be available at the same time and date for a limited sneak peek on Hulu’s YouTube channel and FX’s TikTok and Instagram channels.
What has been said about the Adults prequel episode?
Series creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold shared a statement about the surprise episode, saying, “We’re so excited for the opportunity to show fans how this friend group came to be. We love a good origin story, and we can’t wait for you to see where the radioactive spider bit Paul Baker.”
Who made the Adults prequel episode?
“Marathon Day” is written by Kronengold and Shaw, with Jonathan Krisel directing the installment. The series Adults is executive produced by Shaw, Kronengold, Nick Kroll, Sarah Naftalis, Jonathan Krisel, Alicia Van Couvering, and Rob Rosell. Meanwhile, Adults is produced by FX Productions.
How is the Adults prequel episode connected to Season 2?
The prequel episode chronologically takes place before the series Adults, but it will drop just about a month before Season 2 kicks off on August 27. Fans can look forward to eight all-new episodes of the regular second season.
Adults, Special Episode, “Marathon Day,” Friday, July 31, 1/12c, FXX and Hulu