Greg Daniels’ ‘Common Side Effects’ Takes Over Max Streaming Chart!

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When you provide acclaimed sitcom creator Greg Daniels, known for hits like The Office, Parks & Rec, King of the Hill, and more, with a free rein for a new project, the result is the highly-rated animated series Common Side Effects. This show has been captivating Max subscribers. The creators of this series are Joseph Bennett and Steve Hely, with Daniels producing, who also created the underappreciated Scavengers Reign. The story revolves around Marshall and Frances, who stumble upon a new fungus capable of curing any disease, but the government is after them to seize control of it.

Currently, Common Side Effects ranks number 7 among Max’s most-watched shows of the week. Since its debut on February 2nd, it has garnered significant praise from critics, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. In his review for MovieWeb, Editor-at-Large Matt Mahler described Common Side Effects as “both humorous and strikingly contemporary,” rating the series an impressive 4.5 out of 5, adding that it’s “an absolute delight to watch.

This series offers an exhilarating, unpredictable adventure filled with suspense and laughter, primarily through its vibrant characters and their intricately entwined, escalating predicaments. It serves as a reflective lens on our society, exposing the corrupt nature of dominant institutions and capturing the quirky, poignant aspects of ordinary people.

A considerable amount of anticipation was generated around the TV show titled “Common Side Effects” as soon as its initial promotional material hit social media platforms. Instead of a traditional full-length trailer, Adult Swim decided to share a one-minute clip featuring the main DEA agents, Harrington and Copano, dancing to Harry Belafonte’s famous song “Jump In the Line.” Remarkably, they didn’t exchange a single word during the clip. This brief video spread rapidly across the internet, resulting in an enthusiastic following for the show even before its official premiere.

Here’s the official synopsis of Common Side Effects:

Tracks the journey of Marshall and Frances, old lab partners from high school, as they dig into a mystery surrounding a hidden fungal secret known only to big pharmaceutical companies and the government. This secret could potentially hold the key to curing all global diseases.

Will ‘Common Side Effects’ Get a Season 2?

The show “Common Side Effects“, having only completed three out of ten episodes, is due to release episode 4 this Sunday (Feb. 16). Despite still being in the middle of its season, fans are already clamoring for a second season. Unfortunately, as of now, there’s no official confirmation about a Season 2 for “Common Side Effects”. However, given its impressive performance on the Max streaming platform, we can only hope that it avoids the fate of “Scavengers Reign”.

Previously, Joseph Bennett’s production received rave reviews from critics and boasted a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, this acclaim failed to compensate for its disappointing viewership on Max, leading to the termination of Scavengers Reign after only one season. Despite its recent surge in popularity on Netflix, it was unable to persuade the powers-that-be in animation to greenlight a second season. Fortunately, prospects are significantly brighter for Common Side Effects.

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2025-02-10 18:33