Smiling Friends
Seen it?2020 | 3 seasons | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.5 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and animation lovers. If you loved Archer or Inside Job, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesStrong
8.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.6 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 9 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22024 · 8 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32025 · 10 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel
- Michael CusackPim Pimling / Allan Red (voice)
- Zach HadelCharlie Dompler / Glep (voice)
- Marc MoceriMr. Boss (voice)