The original had a lot more filler if I remember correctly, but it seems pretty on point in quality, just like the remake of Takahashi's other series, Urusei Yatsura you might like if you're enjoying this one.
The tonal whiplash between painting dolls and blondie bouncing about in a bikini is real, watched season one it was aight, at least the animation was good.
Might be an unpopular opinion but I find Smiling Friends odd for the sake of being, depressing subject matter and just not all that funny. This looks to be more classic sitcom-y so idk maybe it'll be alright to throw on.