Scavengers Reign Creator's New Show Just Dropped on Max – It Already Has a 100% Tomatometer
Missed quality satirical TV comedies? This one should be on your must-see list.
2023 saw a lot of great animated projects, both TV series and feature films. But it was Scavengers Reign that turned out to be the main hidden gem of the season.
The 12-episode animated series, based on the 2016 viral short film, tells the story of a group of colonists from the spaceship Demeter 227 who find themselves on an inhabited but dangerous planet.
It was the meticulously thought-out ecosystem that made Scavengers Reign a standout, earning it a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Scavengers Reign Never Received a Second Season
However, despite the admiration of both critics and viewers, Scavengers Reign never received a second season.
In fact, the show was canceled twice: first, Season 1 aired on Max, then Scavengers Reign was sold to Netflix, where the remaining episodes were shown. However, Netflix later canceled the show as well.
New Animated Series from Scavengers Reign Creator Debuted on Adult Swim
One of the creators of Scavengers Reign, Joseph Bennett, has not been idle for long. His new project – Common Side Effects – has already been released on Adult Swim and, like its predecessor, has already received a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Common Side Effects is an animated series that mixes surrealism with conspiracy thriller and black comedy.
What Is Common Side Effects About?
Two former classmates, Marshall and Frances, have discovered a unique mushroom-based medicine that can cure any ailment or disease.
Now they are unraveling a conspiracy theory that pharmaceutical companies are hiding the existence of a medicine that can save millions of people. Obviously, the discovery worries the biggest companies and even the government, who unite to stop the noble discoverers.
The Show Was Also Made by Beavis and Butt-Head and The Office Authors
Common Side Effects is aimed at those who enjoy satirical series that combine suspense and social criticism, such as Breaking Bad or Silicon Valley.
The presence of Mike Judge, creator of Beavis and Butt-Head, and Greg Daniels, creator of The Office and Parks and Recreation, ensures a sharp, intelligent tone, while thriller elements add suspense.
With a plot that revolves around a revolutionary medical discovery and the obstacles created by powerful institutions, Common Side Effects is both an exciting and relevant adventure.
Where to Stream Common Side Effects?
Common Side Effects airs every Sunday on Adult Swim, with the two previously aired episodes available to stream on Max.