Adult Swim's Queer Latinx Telenovela Premieres | JQJO

Adult Swim's new stop-motion animated series, "Women Wearing Shoulder Pads," is a Spanish-language telenovela set in Ecuador. Created by Gonzalo Cordova and animated by Cinema Fantasma, the show features a ruthless entrepreneur, Marioneta, and her rivals in a comedic, politically charged story exploring Latin American identity. The show boasts a unique cinematic style, inspired by Pedro Almodóvar, with fluid camera movements and dramatic lighting. All the main characters are queer, and the series prioritizes authentic representation of Latin American culture. New episodes air on Adult Swim, with the full season available on HBO Max September 29th.