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Socrates the Tortoise in Common Side Effects

Discover how Socrates the tortoise became an unexpected fan favorite in Common Side Effects, delighting viewers and creators alike.

Jonas Backstein’s Fate in Common Side Effects

If you made it to the end of Common Side Effects without clutching your temples and whispering, “What the hell just happened?” — congrats,…

Decoding Common Side Effects “Weird Little Guys”

Explore the surreal world of Common Side Effects, decoding the psychedelic symbolism behind its Amorphous Weird Little Guys finale.

Copano and Harrington, our two wild-card DEA agents

The Evolution of Copano and Harrington in Common Side Effects

Explore how Copano and Harrington grew from comic relief to heartfelt heroes in Common Side Effects’ captivating storyline.

Frances Applewhite’s Arc: Common Side Effects Season 1

Explore Frances Applewhite’s complex journey of loyalty and loss in Common Side Effects, from faithful assistant to heartbroken betrayer.

Stacy Holmes
April 30, 2025
Deep Dive

Marshall Cuso stands determined in the woods, reflecting his transformation from passive scientist to fugitive healer in Common Side Effects.

Marshall Cuso’s Journey: From Pacifist Nerd to Healer of the World

The Accidental Revolutionary Nobody Saw Coming When we first meet Marshall Cuso in Common Side Effects, he’s a delightfully nerdy mycologist with a heart…

Jake Lawson
April 29, 2025
Characters

How “Common Side Effects” Delivers a Psychedelic Visual Feast

Discover how Common Side Effects uses psychedelic animation, global artistry, and surreal visuals to elevate storytelling and redefine adult animation in 2025.

Stacy Holmes
April 28, 2025
Deep Dive

Blue glowing mushrooms from Common Side Effects Season 1 finale symbolize natural healing and hope destroyed during the government raid.

Breaking Down the Finale “Raid”: Hidden Clues and Surprises

Well, folks, Common Side Effects didn’t just walk us into the Season 1 finale — it threw us headfirst into “Raid,” a mind-bending rollercoaster…

Molly Grimes
April 27, 2025
Overview

Cartoon-style illustration showing crumbling dollar-sign hospital and businessmen throwing coins into a broken machine, symbolizing U.S. healthcare corruption.

The Luigi Mangione Case and Common Side Effects

When Fiction Mirrors Reality… A Plot Twist Too Wild Even for Adult Swim? If you thought Common Side Effects was a little too on-the-nose…

Stacy Holmes
April 26, 2025
Deep Dive

Marshall Cuso discovering the Blue Angel mushrooms in the wild, triggering the central conspiracy in Common Side Effects.

Voices Behind Common Side Effects

So, you’ve binged Common Side Effects on Adult Swim. You’ve chuckled at the corporate satire, squinted at the trippy mushroom visuals, and maybe even…