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Co-creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel indicated that the Adult Swim series Smiling Friends might return, despite ending after three seasons due to exhaustion. The show received its first Emmy nomination for the episode 'Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille.' Draft scripts for a fourth season exist, and the creators stated the likelihood of a revival fluctuates between 20% and 80% depending on their energy levels.
Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel confirmed that Smiling Friends ended after Season 3 due to physical exhaustion rather than creative burnout. Although Season 4 scripts exist in draft form, the creators stated they cannot continue while feeling depleted. The show recently received its first Emmy nomination for Best Animated Program, a surprise accolade that highlighted the series' unexpected prestige despite its small budget and crew.
Netflix has ordered Dad’s House, an adult animated series from Smiling Friends co‑creator Michael Cusack, who will executive‑produce and serve as showrunner with Dario Russo and David Ashby. Set in suburban Australia, the 13‑year‑old Sean and his dad Ian navigate life after their divorce, with Felicity Ward among the voice cast, and the show is produced by Princess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment.