Blink Industries and BAFTA Award-winning directors Becky and Joe have unveiled today the Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared website. The launch marks a return to the internet for the show, which started as a YouTube series 13 years ago.
The viral mixed media show’s YouTube channel now boasts more than 3.5 million subscribers and an average 10 million views per episode (315 million views total).
In 2020, Channel 4 (U.K.) commissioned six episodes for TV, evolving the stories, characters and unique format established in the online series. Released in 2022, the television show was critically acclaimed, and received a BAFTA Award for production design in 2023. Now, the show is available worldwide through the new site.
In addition to presenting the uniquely humorous and bizarre world of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, the site will give fans an inside look with behind-the-scenes images from Becky and Joe and a page dedicated to fan’s creative responses to show. There will also be exclusive merchandise available for purchase, designed by Becky and Joe and a host of guest collaborators.
Bookmark www.dhims.tv to tune in to Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (both the TV and web series) and stay informed about more surprises in store!