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Smiling Friends Season 4 Development Underway, Scripts Completed

12/1/2025

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Michael Cusack, co-creator of Smiling Friends, said Season 4 development is underway, with two scripts completed.
The series concluded its third season on November 30, 2025, and Adult Swim renewed Seasons 4 and 5.
Zach Hadel, co-creator of Smiling Friends, joined Michael Cusack in stressing the goal to keep the show concise.
They will assess the series' viability after Season 5 and expect a concrete outcome.

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Michael Cusack, co-creator of Smiling Friends, said Season 4 development is underway, with two scripts completed.
The series concluded its third season on November 30, 2025, and Adult Swim renewed Seasons 4 and 5.
Zach Hadel, co-creator of Smiling Friends, joined Michael Cusack in stressing the goal to keep the show concise.
They will assess the series' viability after Season 5 and expect a concrete outcome.