Smiling Friends Season 2 received an official release update amidst the anticipation for its comeback on Adult Swim. The show’s pilot episode made its debut as part of Adult Swim’s annual April Fools’ Day event on April 1, 2020. Adult Swim picked up Smiling Friends for an entire season in May 2021, after receiving positive reviews from fans and critics. In February 2022, Smiling Friends was renewed for its second season. As a part of Adult Swim’s panel at New York Comic Con 2023, it was announced that Season 2 will be released in 2024.
Plot and Cast of Smiling Friends Season 2
Created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, the show explores the story of a company that dedicated its time to spreading happiness. Smiling Friends focused on two lead characters named Pim and Charlie. For Season 2, Mr. Frog aka Ulysses Walter Frog of The Mr. Frog Show has been confirmed to return. Fans can expect similar hilarious chemistry while also discussing some sensible topics. What makes this show stand out from the other Adult Swim shows is that it focuses on self-help. In Season 1, the series tackled issues like suicide, and the dynamic between the lead characters helped the viewers understand the issues while keeping the duo’s entertaining dynamic at the core.
- Michael Cusack plays the role of Pim Pimling
- Marc M. plays the role of Mr. Boss
- Zach Hadel plays the role of Charlie Doppler
- Mick Lauer plays the role of Bug
- Erica Lindbeck plays the role of Assistant
When Will it Come Out?
At NYCC 2023, the panel revealed that Smiling Friends Season 2 will include a wide range of animation, such as stop motion, 2D, 3D, and live-action content. In January 2023, Smiling Friends co-creator Michael Cusack gave a brief update regarding Season 2 to Comicbook. “I don’t think I can say much, but I can answer that it’s going very well. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I think people will be pleasantly surprised because the train is steadily on the tracks. It’s going well, the show is going well.”
Considering the release of Season 1 in January 2022, season 2 will likely release in January 2024. Another potential release window for Season 2 is around April Fool’s Day 2024.
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