Smiling Friends Creators on Ending Show, S04 Scripts & Return Chances
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Key Points:
- Creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel decided to end "Smiling Friends" after three seasons due to feeling creatively drained, despite having many ideas and scripts ready for a potential fourth season.
- They emphasized that the decision was not due to burnout or lack of creativity, but rather the challenges of producing the show with a small budget and crew compared to larger animated series.
- Cusack and Hadel remain open to returning to the series in the future, estimating the chances of new episodes at around 25-30%, though this fluctuates and is not zero.
- The duo expressed pride and gratitude for the show's fandom, the production crew, and Adult Swim for supporting the series, acknowledging the emotional journey of creating "Smiling Friends."
- While the series has officially wrapped, they left the possibility open for specials or a revival down the line, depending on their creative energy and interest.
