Sophie Kriegel Unleashes Episode 9’s Mushroom Mayhem
Explore Sophie Kriegel’s impact on episode 9, ‘Cliff’s Edge’, and how her script grows the mushroom mythology and character drama.
Common Side Effects
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Common Side Effects
News, Recaps, Spoilers
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Joe Bennett & Steve Hely: How They Built the Satirical Sci-Fi World of Common Side Effects
Explore how Joe Bennett and Steve Hely blended satire and sci-fi, shaping the unique mythology of Common Side Effects season one.
Real Science in Common Side Effects
Uncover the fascinating real-life science behind Common Side Effects: radiation-eating fungi, loneliest whale, mushroom leather, and more.
The Secret Star Power Hidden in Season 1 of Common Side Effects
Discover the secret comedians, actors, and surprising guest voices hiding throughout Common Side Effects Season One. Don't miss these cameos!
Micro-Mutations in the Opening Credits in Common Side Effects
Uncover hidden Easter eggs and evolving visuals in Common Side Effects’ opening credits—and find out what each secret detail teases next.
How Common Side Effects Prop Team Dreamed Up 40 Outrageous Fake Pharmaceuticals
Dive into the madcap world of Common Side Effects’ prop team as they invent 40 hilarious fake pharmaceuticals with brilliant detail.
Real-Life Interesting Facts from Common Side Effects
You Won’t Believe Are True If you’re anything like most viewers, HBO Max’s animated sensation Common Side Effects probably left…
Common Side Effects: Signal vs. Noise
Explore the inventive sound design in Common Side Effects. Discover how migraines and hallucinations become vivid, visceral moments through audio magic.
Tracking Real-Life Mushroom Hotspots from Common Side Effects
Explore real-world mushroom hotspots from Common Side Effects by mapping Marshall’s notebook references to global mycology destinations and adventures.
Data Doses: Fact-Checking Every Wild Medical Claim in Common Side Effects Season 1
Explore the hilarious, fictional medical claims in 'Common Side Effects' versus real 2025 FDA and CDC data, plus what’s exaggerated.