The Hollywood Reporter: FX's comedy series Adults boasts a 100% Tomatometer score and is defying the traditional television sophomore slump with +40% viewership gains driven by word-of-mouth momentum.
Sophomore Growth Defied Slump
Final Season Avg 1,420,500 Viewers / Episode
Audience Growth 35.3% vs S2 Premiere
Peak Episode Ep 7 1,685,000 Viewers
Trajectory Status Growth Defied Slump Model Verdict
FX 'Adults' S2 Trajectory (Simulated)
Industry Sophomore Slump Decay Baseline
Season 1 Peak Benchmark
Season 2 audience projection starts at 1,050,000 and reaches average 1,420,500, with peak momentum at episode 7.

Episode-by-Episode Ratings & Momentum Roster

10-Episode Broadcast Window
Episode Title / Phase S2 Projected Viewership Standard Slump Viewership Net Advantage vs Slump Momentum Index