Common Side Effects
Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Adult Swim.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Common Side Effects
Where can I watch Common Side Effects in the United States?
Common Side Effects is available to stream on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Adult Swim in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Common Side Effects on HBO Max?
Yes. Common Side Effects is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside YouTube TV and Adult Swim.
Can I watch Common Side Effects for free?
Common Side Effects streams free with ads in the United States on Adult Swim. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Common Side Effects?
Common Side Effects scores 8.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Common Side Effects?
Common Side Effects stars Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly, and Joseph Lee Anderson. Joseph Bennett is the creator and Steve Hely is the creator.
How many seasons of Common Side Effects are there?
Common Side Effects has 2 seasons and 10 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of Common Side Effects?
All 10 episodes of Common Side Effects add up to about 3 hours 50 minutes at roughly 23 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Common Side Effects on?
Common Side Effects airs on Adult Swim, and is produced by Bandera Entertainment, Green Street Pictures, and Williams Street.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.