Fake Buddies

After years apart, original Smosh creators Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox reunited for the YouTube series *Fake Buddies*. The show’s hilarious premise was that the two were only pretending to be friends again for online views. In each episode, they sat down to answer fan questions, react to their cringey old videos, and awkwardly navigate their complicated history. What started as a joke quickly became a genuine exploration of their past, blending sharp comedy with surprisingly emotional moments. Fans got a unique look at the pressures that led to their famous split and watched as the two reconnected in real-time. The limited series was a perfect dose of nostalgia for longtime viewers. *Fake Buddies* has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.