⚠️ SMILING FRIENDS oficialmente ha TERMINADO: Así lo acaban de anunciar los creadores, Zach Hade...
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Cartoons On The Moon is a Twitter account dedicated to animation news, focusing on cartoons, Adult Swim shows, and trending animated series. Their style is sensationalist with alarmist emojis and clickbait titles to drive engagement. Credibility is moderate, as they aggregate news but occasionally exaggerate for virality, as seen in this post's 'oficialmente ha TERMINADO' claim amid nuanced creator statements.
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The post announces that Smiling Friends, an Adult Swim animated series created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, has officially ended after season 3, based on the creators' recent decision despite prior renewals for seasons 4 and 5. It emphasizes this was not a cancellation but a deliberate choice by the creators, likely due to burnout. Key themes include the show's absurd humor about a company making people smile, its critical acclaim for animation and writing, and fan reactions to its premature conclusion. Context involves the season 3 premiere in October 2025 and the February 25, 2026 announcement.
🔥Why It's Trending
The post went viral immediately after creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack's announcement on February 25, 2026, shocking fans given the prior commitment to seasons 4 and 5. Timing aligns with season 3's recent airing, amplifying disappointment and discussions on burnout in animation. Relevance stems from Smiling Friends' cult following and its status as a standout Adult Swim hit amid industry uncertainties.
💡Fun Facts
- 1Smiling Friends originated as a 2020 YouTube short by Hadel and Cusack before becoming an Adult Swim hit renewed multiple times.
- 2The show's humor features bizarre plots like mascots attacking a corpse unaware it's dead, earning widespread acclaim for writing and animation.
- 3Despite the end after season 3, creators haven't ruled out a return in another form, like specials or spin-offs.
- 4Season 3 was previewed at Annecy 2025 and premiered October 5, 2025, marking its final run.
- 5Hadel and Cusack have toyed with anime-style episodes but nixed a full spin-off.
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Smiling Friends is ending at Adult Swim
Smiling Friends is ending at Adult Swim
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