{
  "id": 13379728,
  "title": "Adult Swim announces more Common Side Effects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/adult-swim-announces-more-common-side-effects",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/adult-swim-common-side-effects-season-two-january-premiere"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adult Swim is currently grappling with various Common Side Effects, and the network is eager to share these peculiarities with its audience. The animated series 'Common Side Effects' will once again grace HBO Max's lineup in January 2027. The brainchild of creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely, the show is executive produced by the renowned Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, who also brought us the beloved \"King of the Hill.\" Season one of 'Common Side Effects' maintained the dry wit and insightful storytelling characteristic of its predecessor. Two years after its initial debut on Adult Swim, the series is set to return, continuing to captivate viewers with its trippy visuals and thought-provoking narratives.\n\nThe story revolves around Marshall, voiced by Dave King, an anti-corporate fungi researcher who stumbles upon a magical mushroom species capable of healing almost any ailment. As he reconnects with his high school crush, Frances, a disillusioned assistant at a pharmaceutical company, Marshall and Frances find themselves at the center of a massive conspiracy. They soon find themselves pursued by gangsters, corporate entities, and even the federal government. In an intriguing twist, instead of handing over the miraculous Blue Angel mushroom to Frances, the duo becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, danger, and government scrutiny.\n\nJoe Bennett and Steve Hely, the creators of 'Common Side Effects,' remain committed to exploring profound questions, highlighting the absurdity of life, and delivering surprising stories. Their long-term mission includes healing humanity through the mysterious properties of mushrooms. The creators' vision is further emphasized by the series' critical acclaim, as it has received strong reviews from outlets like The A.V. Club and has earned several Annie Awards along with a Peabody Award. With these accolades, 'Common Side Effects' has cultivated a devoted cult following. The series will once again be available on HBO Max starting on January 24, 2027, at 11 p.m.",
  "summary": "After nearly two years, Adult Swim's drug- and conspiracy-fueled animated series, Common Side Effects, returns this January.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "‘Common Side Effects’ Returns for Season 2 in January on Adult Swim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/common-side-effects-returns-for-season-2-in-january-on-adult-swim",
        "published": "2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}