Adult Swim trolls Smiling Friends fans on April Fools’ Day

Adult Swim had increased their promotions for the return of Smiling Friends on the evening of April Fool's Day, even going as far as taking over the Las Vegas Sphere in anticipation.

Fans eagerly awaited the release of the new season, only to be taken aback when the clock struck midnight. Instead of the expected premiere, they were treated to an old episode from season 1, but with a twist – live action puppets.

Another fan commented, “this is not what i expected but what i truly wanted”

Although Smiling Friends Season 2 didn't have its full premiere that evening, fans can rest assured knowing it's only a matter of time before the new season actually hits, with a scheduled release May 12th of this year.

The original Smiling Friends pilot was one of the most successful new releases for Adult Swim in some time, so it was no surprise to see the series was picked up for a full season.

Adult Swim is Cartoon Network's adult-oriented nighttime programming block with popular shows like Rick and Morty, the Boondocks, American Dad and Mike Tyson Mysteries.