[04/01/24 - 06:00 AM] Adult Swim Surprises Fans with "Smiling Friends" Season Two Premiere Episode and Puppet Show to Announce Series Return on May 12 Adult Swim continued its annual April Fools' Day tradition this morning at midnight with the unexpected debut of three episodes re-created in various styles of puppetry, followed by a surprise airing of the season two premiere episode.
[via press release from Adult Swim]
ADULT SWIM SURPRISES FANS WITH "SMILING FRIENDS" SEASON TWO PREMIERE EPISODE AND PUPPET SHOW TO ANNOUNCE SERIES RETURN ON MAY 12
BURBANK (April 1, 2024) - "SMILING FRIENDS," the hit animated comedy co-created and starring Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel that follows the employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world, will return for a second season on Sunday, May 12 at midnight on Adult Swim.
Adult Swim continued its annual April Fools' Day tradition this morning at midnight with the unexpected debut of three episodes of "SMILING FRIENDS" re-created in various styles of puppetry, followed by a surprise airing of the season two premiere episode, "Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4k (Anniversary Director's Cut)."
SMILING FRIENDS" fans who missed out on the block can still enjoy the puppet-style season one episodes HERE.
In season two of "SMILING FRIENDS," Pim, Charlie, Zongo, Allan and Glep continue their mission to bring happiness to the world, whether it's a washed-up retro video game character, a troubled marriage, or even the president of the United States.
"HELLOOO EVERYONE HOPE YOU WATCH THE NEW SEASON OF 'SMILING FRIENDS' AND THE SMILING FRIENDS PUPPET SHOW," said Cusack and Hadel. "IT'S GOING TO BE SOOOOO COOL AND FUN AND HOPE YOU WATCH!!!!!!!"
The quarter-hour comedy is co-created by Cusack ("YOLO: Crystal Fantasy") and Hadel ("Hellbenders"). Beginning May 13, new episodes of "SMILING FRIENDS" will be available to stream on Max and to purchase on Digital.
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