Common Side Effects 2025
What is Common Side Effects?
"Common Side Effects" is a television series that premiered in 2025. The show follows the story of two former high school lab partners, Marshall and Frances, who team up to investigate a conspiracy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 2, 2025
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Adult Swim
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
"Common Side Effects" is a television series that premiered in 2025. The show follows the story of two former high school lab partners, Marshall and Frances, who team up to investigate a conspiracy. Their research centers around a rare mushroom that has garnered significant attention due to its potential medical applications. The duo discovers that the mushroom may hold the key to curing various diseases, but their findings are met with resistance from powerful entities. Specifically, they uncover a connection between big pharma and the federal government that seeks to suppress knowledge of the mushroom's properties. The series explores the consequences of this conspiracy and the efforts of Marshall and Frances to expose the truth.
Should you watch it?
“Two former lab partners uncover a massive conspiracy involving a potentially life-saving rare mushroom.”
- engaging premise
- blend of genres
- limited information currently available
Watch it if you enjoy animated dramas centered on government and pharmaceutical conspiracies.
The series is rated TV-MA.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Feb 2, 2025
- E2 Lakeshore Limited Feb 2, 2025
- E3 Hildy Feb 9, 2025
- E4 Dumpsite Feb 16, 2025
- E5 Star-Tel-Lite Feb 23, 2025
- E6 In the System Mar 2, 2025
- E7 Blowfish Mar 9, 2025
- E8 Amelia & Wyatt Mar 16, 2025
- E9 Cliff's Edge Mar 23, 2025
- E10 Raid Mar 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of Common Side Effects?
The series is categorized as animation, drama, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2025.
What is the plot about?
Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances investigate a conspiracy regarding a rare mushroom and big pharma.
What is the rating of the show?
The series carries a TV-MA rating.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are former high school lab partners named Marshall and Frances.