Thanks for checking out my video! Help me with that Al Gore Rhythm and leave me a comment, please. You'd be the dopest and I'll give you a kiss.

Fun fact, Psychicpebbles and Michael Cusack approve of pirating it.

This is a gem of a show that not only does not rely on either sex jokes, lazy animation or the main cast despising each other for no reason, but we also get the one and only Zachary from oneyplays. Truly a masterpiece

It's so refreshing to have a show that's done by people who actually know what's funny these days. So legitimately hilarious, the scene where Jeremy gets punched had my gf and I laughing so hard lmfao

The “don bluth” character is Bilbo Baggins from the 1977 Rankin-Bass Hobbit.

I heard somewhere that the lord of the rings character was actually animated by Harry Partridge

The best part about this show is that it's for everyone, none of the humor depends on race, sex, or gender, all of it is just genuinely funny.

The fact that this entire season has the budget of a single family guy episode, yet it was infinitely funnier and had WAAAY more heart, is absolutely incredible to me! It really shows you what’s possible when creators are actually passionate, and not just cash grabbing! If Zach and Michael are willing to make another season, Adult Swim would be insane not to green light it! If AS takes this show as seriously as it should, I could see this being their next Rick and Morty, as that show has lost a lot of its creative steam!

I think the main reason why Alan doesn't get a lot to do in Season 1, is because he already had his B-plot episode in the pilot. In season 1 all of the secondary characters basically each get 1 b-plot. Glep with Mr Frog, and the Boss in the Frowning Friends. Coupled with both Charlie and Pim getting their own showcase episode each, doesn't leave a lot of room to involve Alan again in a big way. The season winds up incredibly well balanced with 3 episodes being b-plot heavy, 3 episodes of just Pim and Charlie, and 2 episodes focusing on either Charlie or Pim respectively.

glad to know there's more people out there that have a love for the good old Newgrounds humor

Why does no one understand that animation studios aren’t responsible for the content of the shows they’re hired to make? Bento Box don’t write or design the characters for their crappiest shows, they just animated them for the people who did. Acting like the studio is bad because they’ve animated for shows that have turned out to be bad is really annoying. Clearly their animators are great and their studio knows what it’s doing on a technical level. They nailed so many different styles of animation for Smiling Friends.

We know Zach is watching this. Unlike other show makers, he actually listens to KZfaqrs

Some of the interactions in this show are so crazy realistic it's amazing.

Pretty sure Princess Bento are the ones who worked on this, not bento box. They're basically like the Australian version of them. With a complete different crew then Bento Box. In a similar way how 2K and 2K Australia are completely different studios. Princess Bento is also currently working on Hazbin Hotel, so we'll have to see if they'll be able to keep up their quality.

This is the kind of love that Rick & Morty could never achieve from their fanbase.

I like that Smiling Friends' jokes don't stick around for too long or are just fast.

You never mentioned how David Firth was a VA in the show too?

This guy is the end result of Heath Ledger's Joker and Nostalgia Critic doing the fusion dance. It's a welcome combo.

May get hate for this but I actually hadn't heard of Smiling Friends but I'll be sure to check it out now. Cheers Bradley!

I started laughing when miff showed up. Him being based on the old Hobbit cartoon from the 70s😂 looks just like bilbo

Great video! I do think its worth noting that Yolo Crystal Fantasy was just Michael Cusack's show. Zach was not a part of it.

"And his brother for some reason"....The disrespect🤣

When season 2 comes around, I really want an episode of Alan and Glep doing a mission of their own, I think that’s be hilarious.

I personally disagree with the B-plots thing, I loved the 2 plots in mr frog and desmonds episode. Of course not all episodes should do what they did because the show would be very predictable otherwise, but a few more B-plots other than the ones in the first 2 episodes (and also the grim and gnarly episode) would've been nice. Especially since glep and alan barely get any screen time outside of the B-plots they have in the 2 episodes, which feels a little weird to even have them at that point since outside of those 2 episodes Im pretty certain they have less than 20 lines.

Hey, Bradley! Great video. A small constructive criticism that could really help. If you turn down the exposure on the camera, your live action shots will look a lot more natural and less "blown out" and bright. Good luck and keep creating, bro!

Found you through your work with Ryan’s World but really enjoy seeing you talk about stuff you personally enjoy / obviously can’t reference on that channel. Keep up the great work with the awesome content as I really see you’re passion for the animation industry.

I never bought a piece of media like movies or shows, and would just pay for a service like Netflix or Disney+ and watch what is provided. Smiling friends is the first show I actually felt deserving for support on mainstream. Even if the show wasn't the perfect 10/10, the ambition and effort is realized thanks to the creative freedom granted. I hope to see more creators and styles get well deserved attention.

Man you forgot about David Firth(Salad fingers guy) as the Shrimp

Zach basically encouraged piracy of the show, go right ahead and make him proud

So incredibly underrated, You have such incredibly high quality content for someone with a small following missive props to you!

When you where mentioning all the other creators an you tubers that also voiced you forgot David firth sob

Its a good show. It has not changed Television as anyone knows it, unless you have never watched Adult Cartoon Animation. Pretentious title.

this is why i started to get into animating, smiling friends inspired me to learn the media

Mixed media animation really needs more mainstream presence. I think technology has gotten to the point where the time and effort required is on par with single media animation of yesteryear. It should be a requirement in order to stand out and push the boundaries of the art form.

I give you eternal hails for the Andy Milonakis show boxset.

This channel has the feel of one with a much bigger following. This video is great!

Just found this channel, really like the upbeat vibes, makes it really seem like your enjoying what your talking about. Keep it comin👊

It is a great show, but to proclaim it "changed" television? Mmmm no

Prepare to see "this show changed something about tv" all fucking year

And David Firth as a VA as well!

gilbert godfery was also a parrot in a PBS show thats where I remember him the most

Ivlike how the show has a sort of optimistic outlook, kinda nice when every show lately has just been “oh life is pointless” nihilistic stuff

That little elf guy you're talking about was literally basically just a straight rip of the old Rankin / Bass Hobbits design 😂 So good

Tom Fulp was also in the pilot. He was the boyfriend of pim’s sister

The "Elf guy" is a direct copy of Bilbo from the 1978 version of the Hobbit.

"Don't torrent it!" *me in the middle of watching the show on ifunny: wut?*

I hope we get a “THEY HIT THE FUCKING PENTAGON” reference in season 2

Loved the Ace Attorney music in the background!!

Man how have you only got 800 subs, this is like A tier reviews, keep it up!

It's also free in adult swims website so you can watch the episodes there too.

I feel like the next episode is where they’re gonna trip balls so hard that they go to space and then pim and charlie just wake up in a fucking hospital lmao.

7:40 that's not Lyle Rath, that's also Oney. Lyle voiced the guy with a head shaped like a tooth that shows up right at the start of this video.

How does this channel not have 10K subs already?

This is the end of an era Soon all creators will be internet literate

I can't believe you have 250 subscribers you do great content

i subscribed because of this video! cant wait to see more content of yours!

"get cable"

pretty underrated channel man, goodluck on your future videos!

I wouldn’t say Charlie is pessimistic, he strikes me more as a pragmatist/realist. His approach to his job is being logical and “scientific”. Such as when he helps out Satan he addresses his lifestyle and suggest making small changes to work up to larger things, that’s usually what you’re recommended in therapy. He’s definitely moody though.

I want meatcanyon to get a show on TV

God damn i didn't expected you to have only 500 subs. Your content is really good, i can already see you grow as a content creator

i can already tell i will rewatch this show 100s of times

You forgot about the creator of Salad Fingers being the shrimp mousequest guy!

Dude, I'm a bit late but glad I found your channel none the less!

Dude keep up the work this right here is quality content.

Great video and great review! Your commentary and respect for the show made it enjoyable. Your camera is kinda blinding tho so it hurts my eyes. Overall amazing video!

algorithm helped me find you, I love your energy. Subbed and liked.

Hello Bradley. My name is Da Roach Dogg Jr.

how do you only have >700subs? I'm glad your vid came into my recommended, I love your style of content!

Dude how do you only have 400 subs dang

I watched this series multiple times on TV and I'm waiting on HBO Max to drop the first season to binge it for like the millionth time. I want this show to comeback with another unpredictable high octane season. Hehe.

"Too many cooks"

Nice work on this review! I think the only thing to point out here is Harry Partridge was the lead animator for Myp and his parody was over the old Hobbit film, not Dahn Bluth. I also think the old man was Chris O'Niel, though it's hard to tell! I would have used the buff dude from the Frowning Friends episode because that IS Lyle Rath.

Great vid! But to my knowledge I don’t think Zach had anything to do at all with Yolo: Crystal Fantasy. Maybe he played a screaming goblin on it or something lol

aqua teen hunger force is the best show adult swim ever made.

The character in the fantasy episode is modeled after the original character designs in the old school animation of "The Hobbit".

I love the review. We have the same name so it’s 97% of the reason I subscribed. Want to see you succeed.

bro your underrated

Smiling Friends, putting the GOD in Godfrey

Thanks for a really well made video mate and oh wow congrats on 500 subscribers man! Went to sub and was surprised it wasn't higher yet! Have a great day and hope to watch more content of yours in the future!

underrated channel frfr

I've seen every single episode except for episode 7 all the others are free on my parents TV plan.

When i saw your sub count i was baffled. You deserve like 150K! This content is really great and you're definitely growing soon.

4:59 You should do research beforehand. This is not an Elf. He is a re-creation of Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit/Halfling from the '70s The Hobbit cartoon. This cartoon was created by Rankin/Bass Productions. They also created animated adaptations for Return of the King & The Last Unicorn.

Yeah let’s just get the internet to make our shows! *TIKTOKs POWER GROWS*

Is that enchiridion and book of spells from gallery nucleus?

Now that you mention the internet celebs, I think that was Mike from Redletter media in the chekov's gun episode, famous for doing the long form review of the phantom menace, as 'Mr. Plinkett'

I love Mr. Boss. I knew he was my favorite when he came in and said he's everyone's favorite character haha

Smiling friends is THE only show that said cringe without being one

Fun fact, bento didn’t even animated Mip (the fun little elf guy) it was all done by another online creator known as Harry Partridge

I dont know you didn't mention David Firth as the shrimp lol

February 9h, when it premieres on HBO MAX, I will BINGE IT to no end I already have, but I will keep doing it cause it's THAT GOOD

The god voice first reminded me of that dentist from fairy odd parents

YOOO ANDY IN THE BACK RIGHT THERE !!!

Can't wait for bushland adventures to get its own show.

That's a bit much. Smiling friends is honestly like 50 other cartoons; Regular show, Aqua teen hunger force, gumball, ECT. It's two dudes, one upbeat and one more down to earth, in a world full of whacky characters, who go on missions and get caught up in crazy adventures. It'd been fine a million times. It's good, I like it, but it's hardly innovative.

8:30 and don’t forget he was Art DeSalvo

Nip is actually a reference to the rankin-bass hobbit film from the 70’s

why in hell do you have only 300 subs, you put so much effort in this video ngl

hey when you were going through voices you atributed lyle wrath to an oneyng character