American Fans Of “Smiling Friends” & “Yolo: Crystal Fantasy” Should Enjoy These Other Aussie-Produced Series

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After you’re done watching Adult Swim’s pilot episodes for Smiling Friends and Yolo: Crystal Fantasy, maybe you fancy some more Aussie-produced animated fare? Well, we’ve got you covered with a bunch of curated recommendations that we’ve been covering for years now. We’ve got reviews and interviews for a bunch of the listed series, so have at it!

 

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Bin Chickens is an animated series about three ibises – Derek, Janice and Clive – who live life to the max in the jewel of Sydney’s crown, Darling Harbour.

Read our review here.

 

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Kevin is a divorced dad stuck in a dull job at the council. But at night, clad in a koala mask, he’s a superhero on a mission to rid the streets of petty crime, loiterers, litterers and local kids who looks dodgy at the park. 2019 AACTA Award Nominee.

Read our review here.

 

A group of undercover investigators take on crime along the sun-drenched Gold Coast of Australia using any means possible.

Read our review here.

Watch it here.

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Created by Dave Carter and Nikos Andronicos, FXX’s Cake has been airing new episodes of Psychotown as part of the show’s second season. You can stream Cake via FX on Hulu. Read our interview with the producers here. 

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The ice caps have melted and the Ibis Queen cruise ship offers a world of entertainment, but diving instructor Numa and struggling musician Paul have plans to sink the Ibis and create an aquatic haven for dolphins.

Read our review here

 

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No-One Suspected The Cat takes some of Australia’s finest improvisors and puts them in a sound studio with no idea what is going to come out of their mouths. Comic artist Trudy Cooper makes it all come to life in animation.

Read our review here.