Common Side Effects Set for February 2nd on Adult Swim
If you had bet me AS was done announcing new content for the year (historically they’re not that active in December save for Yule Log specials and scheduling changes coming in January) you would have won a dollar or two…
Today gave us the announcement that Common Side Effects (from creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely; EP’d by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels) will be premiering WITH TWO BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES on the network on Sunday, February 2nd @ 11:30pm (next day on Max).
If you’ve not seen the sneak peek (watch below) or the first episode (which was aired in a number of places, most recently of note New York Comic-Con), you’re in for a treat. Suffice to say, the absurdities of Big Pharma were never so humorous. Check out all the official AS info below plus a new trailer for the show.
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PREMIERES FEBRUARY 2 ON ADULT SWIMBURBANK (December 12, 2024) – From Joe Bennett (“Scavengers Reign”) and Steve Hely (“Veep”) and Executive Producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels (“King of the Hill”), a new series that follows what happens after a mysterious healing mushroom is discovered, “Common Side Effects,” will debut Sunday, February 2 at 11:30pm ET/PT on Adult Swim.
The half-hour series follows Marshall and Frances, two former high school lab partners who share a secret: Marshall has discovered the world’s greatest medicine, a mushroom that can heal almost anything. But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.
“Joe and Steve have created something incredibly original with a series that is thrilling, beautiful and deeply funny,” said Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen. “It’s top-level television that challenges expectations and raises profound questions. It’s a truly special series and unlike anything you’ve ever seen. I’m trying not to be hyperbolic, but it’s true.”
“Watch our show! A gripping comedic thriller with a unique original style and big themes? You decide!” said co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely. “We hope ‘Common Side Effects’ will be enjoyed by anyone who’s ever taken a pill.”
The series will debut on Adult Swim with two back-to-back episodes, followed by one new episode every Sunday. New episodes will also stream Mondays on Max. “Common Side Effects” is produced for Adult Swim by Bandera and Green Street Pictures.
“Common Side Effects” had its world premiere at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. A sneak peek of “Common Side Effects,” currently available on Adult Swim’s YouTube, garnered over 1.4 million views and counting.
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