Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture

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September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM

• •The show is a stop-motion animation set in Ecuador and tells a story about Latin American identity.
• •It's heavily influenced by Pedro Almodóvar's storytelling style.
• •The series is in Spanish and features a queer narrative.
• •The show emphasizes cinematic extravagance and cultural specificity.

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, an Adult Swim series, aims to showcase the complexities of Latin American identity. The show, created by Gonzalo Cordova, is a stop-motion animation heavily influenced by Pedro Almodóvar's style. The series unfolds primarily in Spanish and features a queer narrative, with a focus on the lives of female characters. The show emphasizes cinematic extravagance, cultural specificity, and a unique approach to cinematography within the stop-motion medium.

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