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What to Watch After Big Time Rush
From Boy Bands to Brooklyn: Why 'Adults' Hits the Same High Note
If you loved the upbeat, friendship‑fuelled hustle of 'Big Time Rush', you’ll find a surprising kindred spirit in the newly released series 'Adults'. This FX/Hulu comedy follows a rag‑tag crew of twenty‑somethings in Queens as they juggle startups, gig work, and the chaos of modern adulthood, delivering the same blend of humor, ambition, and tight‑knit camaraderie that made the boy‑band sitcom a fan favorite. Though the tone is edgier and the stakes feel more adult, the core of chasing a dream with your best pals remains unmistakably familiar.
'Adults' stands out as a fresh, contemporary counterpart to the nostalgic charm of 'Big Time Rush'. It captures the pulse of today’s young professionals while preserving the witty, heartfelt moments that keep viewers invested in the characters’ journeys. For anyone who enjoys watching friends navigate fame, friendship, and personal growth—whether on a Hollywood stage or a New York rooftop—'Adults' offers a compelling, laugh‑laden next chapter.
Why these shows are similar to Big Time Rush
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
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Adults
TV • 2025
comedy
Why Watch Next
While 'Adults' is a mature, post‑millennial comedy, its focus on a tight‑knit group of friends chasing big ambitions mirrors the camaraderie and aspirational spirit of 'Big Time Rush', offering fans a more grown‑up, yet still witty, look at chasing success.
Overview
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.