The show appears to prioritize identity-driven storylines over organic character growth. Characters are often defined first and foremost by demographic traits, with some plotlines bending over backwards to highlight progressive issues rather than letting narratives unfold naturally. It feels like the show sometimes chooses messaging over believable stakes or character development.

In our view, 'Adults' regularly pokes fun at or deconstructs traditional values around family, religion, and masculinity. Conventional roles are almost always subverted, and established institutions are largely portrayed as outdated or problematic. There’s little respect shown for foundational norms, making the critique of tradition a recurring theme.

Alternative or dissenting voices are marginalized or depicted as out-of-touch, old-fashioned, or outright villainous. There’s very little ideological tension, the main perspectives are all comfortably progressive. Debates are settled in favor of modern assumptions, and no sincere counterarguments are given meaningful space.