Adult Swim’s new animated series, Common Side Effects, which premiered this past Sunday, dives into the world of pharmaceuticals, wellness culture, and unexpected consequences with a unique blend of dark humor and surreal animation. Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (The Office, Veep), the series explores what happens when an incredible new drug, made from a mushroom, disrupts the industry, society, and the lives of those who discover it. New episodes will debut every Sunday on Adult Swim, streaming the next day on Max.
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.
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