Grownup Swim launched some fairly improbable new unique sequence this yr, just like the absurdist Afrofuturist “Oh My God… Sure! A Sequence of Extraordinarily Relatable Circumstances,” and the Spanish-language cease movement marvel “Ladies Sporting Shoulder Pads,” however Joe Cappa’s “HAHA, You Clowns” is working on one other stage. With unsettling and disproportionate character designs, a voice solid consisting predominantly of Cappa himself, and a relentlessly healthful strategy to comedy, “HAHA, You Clowns” is not like some other grownup animation sitcom at present on the air.
I used to be lucky sufficient to have the prospect to talk with Cappa concerning the present and be taught simply how hands-off Grownup Swim was in the course of the sequence’ manufacturing, and learn the way he managed to maintain the Midwestern sensibilities of his characters in a present that will be considered by audiences throughout the globe. I’ve stated earlier than that Grownup Swim is the final bastion we’ve of envelope-pushing, fearless tv, and “HAHA, You Clowns” is proof optimistic of that.
I can’t think about a present as weird-looking or as saccharine because the world Cappa has created for The Campbell Boys (Preson, Tristan, and Duncan) and their Dad, Tom (all voiced by Cappa), present anyplace aside from Grownup Swim, even when they’ve loads of competitors nowadays from networks and streamers. A present like “HAHA, You Clowns” requires religion from higher-ups {that a} creator like Cappa is aware of precisely what he is doing, and Grownup Swim has constantly confirmed to be among the finest locations for that to occur.
Cappa clearly did a bang-up job elevating these boys, as a result of forward of the sequence’ season 1 finale, Grownup Swim has introduced that they’ve renewed the hit comedy present for 2 further seasons.
HAHA, You Clowns has been renewed for seasons 2 AND 3
The doting Campbell Boys and their tenderhearted widower father will return for seasons 2 and three, with loads of new issues to speak by means of and expressions of wholesome masculinity to mannequin for the viewers. “It is wonderful that Joe and the workforce made one thing as radically heartfelt and surprisingly uncanny as ‘Haha, You Clowns,'” stated Michael Ouweleen, president of Grownup Swim, in a press announcement. “However what’s much more wonderful is that – on this cynical, unsure time – all of you confirmed up for this new present, championed for it on social media, and grew it week over week so we might greenlight not one, however two extra seasons. Within the phrases of the present: ‘You might be robust! You might be cherished!'”
Cappa advised me throughout our interview that he might write tales for these characters ceaselessly, and I am thrilled that he is getting that likelihood. “I am so grateful to the followers of the present who gave ‘Haha, You Clowns’ an opportunity and unfold the phrase,” stated Cappa within the announcement. “I am extremely thrilled I get to hang around on the Campbell family for just a little longer.” I, too, am grateful, as a result of it now offers me much more motivation to power each particular person I do know in actual life (and anybody studying this right here) to observe it. “HAHA, You Clowns” is one of the crucial delightfully unhinged cartoons airing proper now. There aren’t any cutaway gags, no topical fluff, simply every episode zeroing in on some obscure character flaw or mundane downside and distorting itself to discover a completely distilled restorative decision.
“HAHA, You Clowns” had its begin as a part of the Grownup Swim SMALLS sequence earlier than increasing right into a full-season order. The season finale airs this Sunday at 11:45 p.m. ET/PT on Grownup Swim.
