Common Side Effects Season 2 Premieres Jan 24
The Adult Swim series, which follows a fungi expert who discovers a disease-curing mushroom, will debut its second season at 11 p.m. ET, with new episodes streaming on HBO Max the next day
Common Side Effects, the critically acclaimed Adult Swim series, will premiere its second season on January 24, 2027, at 11:00 p.m. ET. The series, which follows Marshall, a fungi expert voiced by Dave King, will see new episodes available to stream on HBO Max the next day.
The show's first season won a Peabody Award and four Annie Awards, and introduced viewers to Marshall's discovery of a mushroom capable of curing any disease. This discovery sets off a conspiracy thriller, with the federal government and pharmaceutical industry racing to find Marshall and take control of the mushroom.
The series also stars Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee Anderson, and Mike Judge, and was created by Joe Bennett and Steve Hely. Bennett and Hely announced the season 2 premiere date at New York Comic Con, where they also revealed that the new season will introduce a new villain named Thomas, voiced by Bob Stephenson.
Season 2 will follow Marshall and his former lab partner-turned-accomplice, Frances, as they try to stay one step ahead of the forces trying to stop them from sharing the disease-curing mushroom with the world. The series has been praised for its trippy animation and thrilling storyline, and fans are eagerly anticipating the new season.
## What's Next The second season of Common Side Effects promises to be just as exciting as the first, with Marshall and Frances facing new challenges and obstacles as they try to share the mushroom with the world. With its unique blend of animation and conspiracy thriller elements, the series is sure to continue to captivate audiences.
The news of the season 2 premiere date is a relief for fans of the show, who have been waiting eagerly for the new season. The series has already gained a loyal following, and its critical acclaim has earned it numerous awards and nominations, including a Peabody Award and four Annie Awards.
## Background Common Side Effects was created by Joe Bennett and Steve Hely, who have both had success with previous projects. Bennett was behind the Emmy Award-winning series Scavengers Reign, while Hely is known for his work on Veep. The series is executive produced by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, who are both known for their work on King of the Hill.
The series has been praised for its unique storyline and animation, and its exploration of themes such as conspiracy and the pharmaceutical industry. With its second season premiering on January 24, 2027, fans of the show will be eager to see what's in store for Marshall and Frances as they navigate the complex world of disease-curing mushrooms.
