The premiere ofThe Simpsonsseason 36 has sparked a debate among fans about whether the show’s quality is returning to its former glory. The animated series premiered on Fox in 1989, after first being introduced inThe Tracey Ullman Show. Although the series has been running for 36 seasons, viewers have felt that the show declined in quality after season 9 or 10. However,The Simpsonsreturnedwith a fake “series finale.“The premiere episode featured altered bits from classic episodes that instead had tragic outcomes.
On X,@tonygoldmarkshared a clip from the premiere (an alternate version of “Bart the Daredevil” where Homer dies after falling down the gorge) and wrote about feeling that the show “is good again.” Theuser also shared a theory that the show’s recent quality could bebecause the current writers grew up watching the series during its golden age in the 1990s. The full post can be found below:
The post received responses from other fans ofThe Simpsonswho also shared their thoughts on the show’s recent quality. For example,@gamesEnlistedposted that one of the reasons for the show going up in quality is having a new showrunner. Matt Selman took over as the primary showrunner in season 33.
@WardenDeanposted that audiences saying “The Simpsons is good again” happens routinely and that the show has recently put out a more mixed quality.
@firingwallposted that the show has gotten better recently, and recommended checking out the two-part “A Serious Flanders” episodes from season 33.
Commentator@daniels_atagreed that many of the current writers have grown up being fans of the show, and positively compared the show’s current writing to fan fiction.
@WheelsCriticposted about feeling the show has become better in the past five years, elaborating that it was “more interesting” and “funny again.”
@daniellibf93posted feeling that the show’s drop in quality actually happened around season 30, and that it became better within the last couple of seasons.
@JayExciposted feeling that the show hasn’t returned to its golden age status, but that it does sometimes release a good episode.
@FranboiseSenpaiposted that the show has been great for awhile, despite the quality only receiving attention now.
What The Positive Reactions To The Season 36 Premiere Means For The Simpsons
The Show Can Grow Its Audience With New And Former Viewers
Since the season premiere has had such a positive fan reaction,The Simpsonscan improve its viewershipby bringing back many audiences who left after its golden age ended. If the rest of the season can be as good as the premiere, many former audiences could be brought back through word of mouth, particularly the 25+ age demographic.
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By bringing back viewers of the classic era, the show can tie more into its golden age, just like the season premiere did. Along with the scene from the gorge, the series referenced other classic episodes by featuring characters like Homer’s long-lost brother Herb Powell andFrank Grimes from the season 8 episode “Homer’s Enemy.“Although episodes ofThe Simpsonsare very standalone,references to the classic era remind viewers that it is still the same show they loved watching years ago.
Our Take On The Positive Reaction To The Simpsons Season Premiere
An Exciting New Era Could Begin For The Show
Whenever a show is as long-running asThe Simpsons, it can be divided up into different eras. The positive reaction to the season premiere shows that the series could enter a new period. Almost everyepisode ofThe Simpsonsis now available to stream on Disney+ for audiences to catch up.
The only episode not available is “Stark Raving Dad” which featured Michael Jackson.
The characters have also starred in several shorts for Disney+, where they parody other Disney franchises like Marvel andStar Wars. The recent positive reaction to the show’s premiere could allow the opportunity forThe Simpsonsuniverse to expand in other projects, and shine a spotlight on some of the other residents of Sprinfield.
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The Simpsons is an animated series set in the fictional town of Springfield, following the daily lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Premiering in 1989, the show is renowned for its satirical commentary on politics, media, and American culture, featuring numerous celebrity guest appearances.
