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‘Common Side Effects’ Returns for Season 2 in January on Adult Swim

Co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely announced the premiere date of their animated, Peabody Award-winning thriller at New York Comic Con The post ‘Common Side Effects’ Returns for Season 2 in January on Adult Swim appeared first on TheWrap .

The animated thriller "Common Side Effects" will return for its second season on January 24, 2027, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim. The new episodes will be available for streaming on HBO Max the following day. The announcement was made at New York Comic Con by the series' co-creators, Joe Bennett and Steve Hely. "Common Side Effects" is an animated series that follows Marshall, a fungi expert who discovers a mushroom capable of curing any disease.

Marshall's discovery puts him at odds with several powerful forces, including the DEA, the U.S. government, and a major pharmaceutical organization. The show stars Dave King and Emily Pendergast, with Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee Anderson, and Mike Judge in supporting roles. "Common Side Effects" has already achieved critical acclaim, winning a Peabody Award and four Annie Awards, and was nominated for an Emmy and an Independent Spirit Award.

The series' creators, Bennett and Hely, have expressed their commitment to pushing the boundaries of animation and tackling important questions while capturing the absurdity of life and telling surprising stories.

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