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About American animated television series
Genres psychological horror fiction, comedy drama, science fantasy, drama, adult animation, comedy, horror, adventure, fantasy, mystery, science fiction
Created by Owen Dennis
Length 4 seasons, 40 episodes, 11 min each
Network Adult Swim, HBO Max
Country United States
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