Category Deep Dive

The Psychedelic Palette: How Neon, Color, and Light Craft CSE’s Mood

Explore how CSE’s psychedelic color and creative lighting boost comedy, suspense, and storytelling through every trippy episode’s style.

Discover frame-by-frame secrets and Easter eggs hidden in CSE’s psychedelic intro credits, packed with clever foreshadowing and artwork.

Discover how live-action and stand-up comedians like Mike Judge and Emily Pendergast adapted their comedic timing for animation.

Discover how Dave King and Emily Pendergast create Marshall and Frances’s witty, authentic chemistry—even when recording separately.

Explore how CSE’s talented voice actors like Culkin and Pendergast improvised, creating comedy gold and unforgettable scenes.

Dive into the true origins of Common Side Effects’ fun guys—is it Kodama magic, ancient folklore, or something entirely unique?

Explore the creation of the Blue Angel mushroom and other surreal designs, blending scientific inspiration with trippy, vibrant art direction.

Explore the science and scandals—from miracle fungi to pharma giants—that inspired CSE’s sharp satire and unforgettable storylines.

Explore hidden deleted scenes and wild, scrapped ideas from Season 1, plus why creators made those tough editing decisions.

Explore how Green Street Pictures and Le Cube coordinated globally to create seamless, psychedelic animation for Common Side Effects.