📍 Smiling Friends Is Ending After Season 3
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The creators of Smiling Friends, Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, have announced that the show will end after its third season — even though it had previously been renewed for future seasons.
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They said the decision was their own, driven by creative burnout after years of nonstop work, and a desire to finish while the series is still strong.
📺 Final Episodes Still Coming
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Two more episodes from Season 3 (sometimes called “stragglers” rather than a finale) are scheduled to air on April 12, 2026, on Adult Swim.
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These episodes aren’t necessarily a grand narrative conclusion but are extra stories produced during the season’s run.
💬 Creators’ Perspective
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Hadel and Cusack emphasized that they don’t want to make more seasons half-heartedly — they prefer to end the show on a high note rather than stretch it out without full creative energy.
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Adult Swim has expressed support for their choice and left open the possibility of returning for specials or future projects if inspiration strikes.
📆 Context
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Smiling Friends Season 3 premiered in October 2025 and was produced after earlier renewals that had even planned up to Season 5.
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