'Smiling Friends' Creators Say They're "Allergic To Messages," Will Never Do "Serialized, Serious Moments"

Creators of 'Smiling Friends' Oppose Serious Storytelling

Despite exploring 'heavier' joke territory in Season 3, 'Smiling Friends' creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel reject the idea of full drama.

They expressed their disinterest in turning the Adult Swim comedy series into a platform for 'lessons of the day'.

We're "allergic to messages,"

In a recent interview with Variety, Cusack and Hadel shared their creative vision for the series, emphasizing their opposition to serialized, serious moments.

Author's note: Creators reject drama in 'Smiling Friends'.

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