YOLO: Crystal Fantasy

YOLO: Crystal Fantasy is an Australian–American animated comedy television series created by Michael Cusack. The series premiered on Adult Swim on August 9, 2020, though the pilot was aired as a part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools Day event.[1][2]

YOLO: Crystal Fantasy
GenreComedy
Created byMichael Cusack
StarringMichael Cusack
Sarah Bishop
Country of originAustralia
United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersMichael Cusack
Greta Lee Jackson
Emma Fitzsimons
ProducersMichael Cusack
Mike Cowap
Running time11 minutes
Production companiesPrincess Pictures
Williams Street
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseAugust 9, 2020 (2020-08-09) –
present

Premise

The series follows the surreal misadventures of friends Rachel and Sarah. As they traverse the strange land that is Australia, Sarah attempts to look for social acceptance and love while Rachel wants nothing but partying and chaos.

Cast
  • Michael Cusack as Rachel
  • Sarah Bishop as Sarah

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
1"Maddison's Birthday Party"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 9, 2020 (2020-08-09)0.512[3]
Rachel gets an invite to Maddison's birthday party, and brings along Sarah as her "plus-one." Rachel climbs a tower to get a selfie with Maddison, while Sarah is banished to the Plus-One Mines.
2"The Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 9, 2020 (2020-08-09)0.453[3]
Rachel and Sarah head to the "Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster" in Goondiwindi, but Rachel is unaware she's walking into a trap. Meanwhile, Sarah forgot to buy a ticket and follows a shaman around the area to get in.
3"A Very Extremely Very Yolo Christmas: Reloaded"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 16, 2020 (2020-08-16)0.483[4]
Sarah and Rachel go on a Christmas cruise organized by Sarah's nan. Shortly after arriving, Sarah's nan self-destructs and the cruise ship is bitten in half by a large crocodile. After washing ashore at The Beach, Sarah and Rachel try to find the crocodile that sunk them for different reasons. Flying Lotus guest stars as himself in this episode.
4"The Terry Cup"Michael CusackMichelle Brasier & Michael CusackAugust 16, 2020 (2020-08-16)0.410[4]
Sarah and Rachel go to the Terry Cup, a dance competition where dancers try to please a giant floating head named Terry. Rachel quickly gambles herself into 8 Million "Terry credits" of debt, while Sarah gets jealous at her ex-boyfriend's new fling: a garbage bin.
5"Bush Doof"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Nina OyamaAugust 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)0.441[5]
Rachel steers Sarah's car off a cliff after hearing about the nearby Bush Doof. Soon, the party escalates into a war between two Bush Wizards.
6"Planet Horoscope"Michael CusackMichael Cusack, Greta Lee Jackson & Lena MoonAugust 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)0.353[5]
Sarah decides to take a solo vacation to Planet Bali, but falls through a wormhole and crash-lands on Planet Horoscope, where she meets her star-sign Capricorn. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to follow her in a rocket built and captained by Lucas.
7"Enter Bushworld Part One"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Anca VlasanAugust 30, 2020 (2020-08-30)0.521[6]
A drunken Rachel tries to pee on a crystal tree and falls into another dimension where a Ute Party is happening. Meanwhile, years pass on Earth as Sarah gives up Rachel for dead, gets married, and has a daughter.
8"Enter Bushworld Part Two"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Anca VlasanAugust 30, 2020 (2020-08-30)0.472[6]
Sarah becomes a widow, but finds her new passion in pottery. Rachel continues wandering through the other dimension, looking for a party, and later has an epiphany after speaking with Sarah while sinking in quicksand.

References
  1. Joe Otterson (2020-03-30). "Adult Swim Orders 'YOLO: Crystal Fantasy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  2. Milligan, Mercedes (2020-03-30). "Adult Swim Charges Up 'YOLO: Crystal Fantasy' from Michael Cusack". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  3. "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.9.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  4. "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.16.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  5. "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.23.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  6. "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.30.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
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