Dad's House: Michael Cusack's New Adult Animated Series Coming to Netflix

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Michael Cusack, the man behind the hit animated series "Smiling Friends," is now ready to launch his latest project, Dad's House, which has been officially ordered by Netflix.

This half-hour adult animated comedy series will transport viewers to a small Australian suburb, following the story of Sean, a 13-year-old whose parents are divorced.

Every two weeks, Sean will spend time with his father, Ian, who is portrayed as laid-back but well-meaning.

Through "Dad's House," Cusack and his team will explore the complex dynamics of father-son relationships with a distinctive comedic touch.

DAD'S HOUSE -- a new adult animated series from Smiling Friends co-creator Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby -- is coming to Netflix.In suburban Australia, a child of divorce spends every second weekend with his well-meaning dad who has a gift for making their quality… pic.twitter.com/CzcM4GvWKO

— Netflix (@netflix) April 29, 2026

"Dad's House" offers a familiar premise but is presented with a fresh take on adult animated comedy.

The main focus is the dynamic between Sean, the 13-year-old son of divorced parents, and his father, Ian, who has a laid-back personality.

The official Netflix logline explains the challenge Ian faces: "Packing quality father-son time into one weekend is already a tall order — but Ian has an uncanny knack for making it much harder than it needs to be."

The series promises a compelling blend of relatable family struggles with the surreal humor that is Michael Cusack's trademark.

Michael Cusack will not only serve as creator but also serve as showrunner and executive producer for "Dad's House."

His reputation has been built on previous works like "Smiling Friends," "YOLO," and "Koala Man," which are known for their unique brand of humor.

Cusack will collaborate on this project with Dario Russo and David Ashby, who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer.

Russo and Ashby have impressive track records with series like "Danger 5" and "Italian Spider-Man," promising strong creative synergy.

The three main creators, Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, and David Ashby, will also lend their voices to the main characters in "Dad's House."

The voice cast is further strengthened by the addition of Felicity Ward, an actress known for the Australian adaptation of "The Office" and the series "Wakefield," adding to the expected quality of voice acting.

"Dad's House" is being produced by two leading animation studios, Princess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment.

Bento Box Entertainment's involvement is particularly noteworthy, given their track record of producing high-quality adult animated series.

Bento Box Entertainment is widely recognized as the studio behind several popular animated titles such as "Bob's Burgers" and "Grimsburg."

They have also collaborated with Netflix on series like "Paradise PD" and "Farzar."

With the support of Princess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment, "Dad's House" is expected to achieve high production standards, both visually and storytelling.

"Dad's House" will be a significant addition to Netflix's growing roster of adult animated series.

Some popular adult animated series that have aired on Netflix include "Big Mouth" and "BoJack Horseman," both of which have received critical acclaim and a large fan base.

In addition to "Dad's House," Netflix also has several other exciting upcoming adult animated titles, such as "Mating Season," "DANG!," "Alley Cats," and "Haunted Hotel."

Although an official release date for "Dad's House" has not yet been announced, anticipation for the series is already palpable among animation fans.