Tag Marshall Cuso

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Character Design Secrets: How CSE’s Heroes and Villains Wear Their Personalities

Explore how CSE’s stunning character art and animation wear personalities, using subtle visual cues, color, and movement.

Lucy Miller
September 9, 2025
Characters

Will Frances Applewhite finally do the right thing, or is she poised to dropkick her morals out the window again

Frances’s Crossroads: Will Grief Push Her Toward Redemption or Revenge in Season 2?

Frances faces grief and choices in Season 2—will she choose redemption or revenge? Explore her next dramatic steps and consequences.

Jake Lawson
July 29, 2025
Season 2

Marshall Cuso’s Next Chapter: Is He the Unlikely Leader Season 2 Needs?

Explore how Marshall Cuso might transform from fugitive scientist to inspiring leader in Season 2’s unfolding health revolution adventure.

Jake Lawson
July 24, 2025
Season 2

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.

Lucy Miller
May 10, 2025
Deep Dive

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Common Side Effects: How Color Codes Every Emotion

Discover how Common Side Effects uses color psychology to map emotions, foreshadow twists, and separate corporate chill from counter-culture warmth.

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.