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Metro
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Series compared to Friends leaves fans begging for one thing after 8 episodes
It's been over 30 years since the first episode of Friends, when Rachel Green infamously ran into Central Perk in a wedding dress – now there's a new show about New Yorkers muddling through in their twenties in its stead. The eight-episode comedy Adults sees a group of twenty-something housemates navigating the highs and lows of adulthood together and it's already being compared to the sitcom classic. The new Disney Plus show follows the close-knit – and perhaps codependent – friendship group of Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao) and Anton (Owen Thiele) as they live together in Samir's childhood home in Queens. With a stellar soundtrack and guest stars ranging from Charlie Cox to Julia Fox, the show has already gone down a storm with Disney subscribers and is climbing up the platform's UK top 10 ranking. The official synopsis for Adults reads: 'Whether they're trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse.' The show's creators, Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, are former writers on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and referenced Friends as one of the inspirations. 'We grew up on Friends, Seinfeld, Living Single and then Broad City and Girls, all of these friend group comedies,' Shaw told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'It's our favourite genre of television.' The writing duo are also a couple, as Kronengold added: 'We bonded over it very early in our friendship and relationship. We were fans, but also students of the thing. Even the name, Adults, is kind of an homage to the genre.' Shaw continued: '[The show is about] that symbiosis of those two parts of young adulthood: the discomfort of wading through something strange, and then knowing your friends will be there for you on the other side of it.' Disney Plus viewers have already taken to X to praise the show, with @poetsonfilm tweeting: 'Finally started watching adults and it's an instant hit what can i say.' @Bondos_b) added: 'Finished season 1 of Adults and I loved it. Felt like a modern day Friends. I hope this gets a second season!' They then added: 'Overcompensating was better though,' referring to the similar Gen Z comedy currently streaming on Prime Video. Fellow viewers were also adamant the show needs a second season, with @leedfrazer writing: 'Still waiting for that Adults season two renewal FX… anytime now…' @Maxime_pvv chimed in: 'I've just (already) finished all 8 episodes of #AdultsFX, really a fun comedy like we had in the 2010s. I'm hoping for a season 2 because I miss them already!' More Trending There are also plenty of stellar reviews of the show on IMDb, with @Katie-612 writing: 'I think so many sitcoms are pitched now as being 'like Friends for Gen Z' but it's hard to find a show that actually understands what made Friends so captivating. 'I found Adults to be laugh out loud funny and it truly felt like it was written by people in their 20s who understand what it's like to be entering adulthood in this decade. 'Most importantly, I think it really captured friendships and the kind of odd groups you often find yourself in right out of college. I think this show will really find its footing in the next seasons and we'll begin to feel really attached to the characters. I put it on expecting to just watch a few episodes but I ended up bingeing the whole thing.' Adults is available to stream on Disney Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: All episodes of 'thrilling' axed historical drama dropping on free UK streamer MORE: I'm a TV critic – here's 7 shows I'm bingeing in June MORE: Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine
18 hours ago
- Health
Woman Accused of Killing Ex-Husband's Family with Poisoned Meal Tells Court 'Exotic Mushrooms' Have 'More Flavor': Reports
Erin Patterson, who is accused of killing her ex-husband's parents and a third family member after serving them a poisonous meal, has told a court in Australia that she accepts the meal must have contained death cap mushrooms The court also heard Erin say she was drawn to "exotic mushrooms" because they "just taste more interesting... [have] more flavor," according to BBC News Erin has pleaded not guilty to the murders and the attempted murder of a fourth family member, per The Sydney Morning HeraldThe Australian woman accused of killing her ex in-laws and a third family member by poisoning them after inviting them for lunch, has told a court she accepts that there were death cap mushrooms in the meal, according to reports. On July 29, 2023, Erin Patterson, 50, allegedly served her ex-husband's parents, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66, beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms, which resulted in their deaths. Gail's husband Ian Wilkinson, 68, also attended the lunch and was hospitalized as a result, and NBC previously reported, citing authorities. Erin pleaded not guilty to the murders and the attempted murder of Wilkinson last month, per The Sydney Morning Herald. The prosecution has argued that Erin deliberately put the poisonous mushrooms in the food, but the defense says it was a "terrible accident," according to BBC News. During her trial on Monday, June 2, defense barrister Colin Mandy SC asked Erin, 'Do you accept there must have been death cap mushrooms in there?' She replied, 'Yes I do,' according to the outlet and The Guardian. Erin said in court that she bought the 'vast majority" of the mushrooms from a Woolworths supermarket in her hometown of Leongatha and some from an "Asian grocer in Melbourne,' per the The Sydney Morning Herald. She reportedly said the mushrooms from the grocers 'smelled really pungent' and packed them in a container at home. Her lawyer asked her whether she had purchased mushrooms from those stores before, and what kind she purchased. "There was shiitake, porcini, I think enoki was one of them. Sometimes the bags would say 'wild mushroom mix,' ' Erin said, per BBC News. The defendant said she bought a dehydrator in April 2023 to preserve both wild and store-bought mushrooms, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. After packing away the mushrooms she bought from the grocers in Melbourne, Erin said she also put wild mushrooms she dehydrated around June 2023 'in a container that already contained other dried mushrooms.' Erin said she started foraging for wild mushrooms in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in several places, including the Korumburra Botanic Gardens near her home and in her backyard, per the outlet. 'The dog was eating some and I picked the mushrooms that I could see because I wanted to try and figure out what they were to see if it was a problem,' she said, per the outlet. '...They were ones that were potentially edible but there was one species I was a little bit worried about. I believe they were called inocybe.' Erin said she researched types of mushrooms on Facebook groups for mushroom lovers, according to the outlet. After trying out a mushroom she cooked at home and not feeling sick, she said she 'put them in meals [she and her children] ate.' Th court also heard how she was drawn to "exotic mushrooms" because they "just taste more interesting... [have] more flavor," per BBC News. "They tasted good and I didn't get sick," she said. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Erin has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. Her ex-husband, Simon Patterson was also invited to the lunch with his parents, according to police. The Associated Press previously reported that authorities alleged she had tried to poison Simon on three separate occasions. Prosecutors previously told the court that Erin lied to her guests that she had cancer, arguing that she used the cancer story to ensure her children would not be at the lunch, CNN reported. The defense did not dispute the cancer lie, according to the outlet. Read the original article on People
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Beau Webster Backs Marnus Labuschagne To Shine As Opener For AUS In WTC Final
Last Updated: Australia will face South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, which is scheduled to take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15. Seam-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster has expressed confidence in Marnus Labuschagne delivering his best if he's chosen to open for Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's. Labuschagne has only one Test century since the end of 2022 and, during his ongoing stint with county side Glamorgan, has averaged just nine from three innings so far. Australia also has teenage opener Sam Konstas in their ranks to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. 'When he's at his best, he's unbelievable. His record speaks for itself. He's a hundred-maker and a game-winner. I'm sure going to the top (of the batting) wouldn't faze him too much. Whoever gets the nod for that final is going to be raring to go," Webster told The Sydney Morning Herald. With Cameron Green returning as a specialist batter, Webster is in a direct competition with him for a spot in Australia's playing eleven in the coveted clash. 'He (Green) is a generational talent and a phenomenal cricketer. He's only going to get better. He's only 25, so he's got a lot of cricket ahead of him." 'I don't know what the make-up of the top six is going to look like or which way they're going to go with in terms of all-rounders, but I'm certainly hoping we can both be in there. I like testing myself with the Dukes ball in different conditions." 'Hopefully, I can keep putting my name in front of selectors and become hard to drop out of that XI. That's probably my main purpose in coming over, to keep my game ticking over," he elaborated. Webster, who hit the winning runs on Test debut for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, which Australia won by a 3-1 margin, signed off by calling that moment his most memorable cricketing memory. 'It was a bit of a whirlwind. It all went so quickly, and I do wish I had soaked it up a little bit more. To be out in the middle with Travis was something I will never forget. To this day, (hitting the winning runs) was my favorite cricketing moment, without a doubt. I'm very, very proud of what I've done. But it's only the start, and I'm looking to build on what I've started in the Baggy Green."
Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Webster backs Labuschagne to give his best as an opener for Australia in WTC final
Seam-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster has backed Marnus Labuschagne to deliver his best if he's called upon to be the opener for Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lords'. Labuschagne has just one Test century to his name since the end of 2022 and in his ongoing stint with county side Glamorgan, has averaged just nine from three innings so far. Australia also have teenaged opener Sam Konstas in their ranks to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. 'When he's at his best, he's unbelievable. His record speaks for itself. He's a hundred-maker and a game winner. I'm sure going to the top (of the batting) wouldn't phase him too much. Whoever gets the nod for that final is going to be raring to go,' Webster was quoted as saying by The Sydney Morning Herald. With Cameron Green coming back to action as a specialist batter, it means Webster is in a shoot-out with him for a spot in Australia's playing eleven in the coveted clash. 'He (Green) is a generational talent and a phenomenal cricketer. He's only going to get better. He's only 25, so he's got a lot of cricket ahead of him.' 'I don't know what the make-up of the top six is going to look like or which way they're going to go with in terms of all-rounders, but I'm certainly hoping we can both be in there. I like testing myself with the Dukes ball in different conditions.' 'Hopefully, I can keep putting my name in front of selectors and become hard to drop out of that XI. That's probably my main purpose coming over, to keep my game ticking over,' he elaborated. Webster, who hit the winning runs on Test debut for Australia winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India by a 3-1 margin, signed off by calling that moment as his most memorable cricketing memory. 'It was a bit of a whirlwind. It all went so quickly, and I do wish I had soaked it up a little bit more. To be out in the middle with Travis was something I will never forget. To this day (hitting the winning runs) was my favourite cricketing moment, without a doubt. I'm very, very proud of what I've done. But it's only the start and I'm looking to build on what I've started in the Baggy Green.'
9 News
3 days ago
- 9 News
Boys seriously hurt in crash on allegedly stolen motorbike
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Two teenage boys on an allegedly stolen motorcycle have been seriously injured in a crash in the Hunter region of New South Wales . Shortly after 2am, a police patrol discovered the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and a Mazda 3 hatchback at the intersection of Main Road and Lowry Street, Cardiff. Police immediately stopped and rendered first aid to the riders of the bike before paramedics arrived. John Hunter Hospital in NSW. (The Sydney Morning Herald) The rider and the pillion passenger, both 16-year-old boys, were taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Both were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The driver of the Mazda, a 52-year-old man, was uninjured. He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing. As an investigation into the crash continues, police allege they have established the bike was reported stolen from Edgeworth on May 11 this year. It had not been involved in a pursuit prior to the crash. Anybody with information or any dashcam or mobile phone footage is urged to contact Belmont Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. crime crashes car crashes New South Wales Australia national CONTACT US
