The hit sci-fi sitcom Futurama has always been a compelling, unique blend of comedy and science fiction. It combined its own unique ideas and themes with direct satire and parody of franchises such as Star Trek, Star Wars, and The Twilight Zone, but Futurama never truly shone when it poked fun at those franchises. It also doesn’t shine when it makes comedic commentary on recent real-life events or trends such as the rise of streaming, Bitcoin mining, or the COVID-19 pandemic.Instead, Futurama is strongest when it touches upon universal, relatable themes that could be expressed in any genre. Futurama’s sci-fi elements are just the shiny packaging for deep, resonant concepts and themes that bring out the best in its characters. Commenting on yesterday’s news dooms Futurama’s 8th season to feel dated with astonishing speed. One year of “Hey, it’s that familiar thing that just happened” at the cost of an eternity of “That’s old news” isn’t a trade Futurama should continue making going forward.A variety of adult animated shows are popular today, including South Park, Rick and Morty, Bojack Horseman, and Futurama, but sharing a “mature animated comedy and/or drama” concept doesn’t mean they should have the same execution. These shows can send clear messages and explore relatable themes, but disaster may ensue if they try to borrow each others’ playbooks. Futurama’s 8th season fell victim to that, underutilizing its existing character drama and internal worldbuilding in favor of satirizing or commenting on recent real-life events. It was the wrong way to make Futurama feel more grounded and relevant for 21st-century viewers, and it almost felt like sci-fi South Park, which isn’t what viewers tune in for. Both shows may have crude animated humor for adults, but the similarities end there. Or at least, they should.RELATED: Futurama’s Riff on Sci-Fi Tropes Highlights Bender’s Ultimate TragedyRELATED: Futurama Has Broken One Of Its Foundational Rules So Many Times
The hit sci-fi sitcom Futurama has always been a compelling, unique blend of comedy and science fiction. It combined its own unique ideas and themes with direct satire and parody of franchises such as Star Trek, Star Wars, and The Twilight Zone, but Futurama never truly shone when it poked fun at those franchises. It also doesn’t shine when it makes comedic commentary on recent real-life events or trends such as the rise of streaming, Bitcoin mining, or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead, Futurama is strongest when it touches upon universal, relatable themes that could be expressed in any genre. Futurama‘s sci-fi elements are just the shiny packaging for deep, resonant concepts and themes that bring out the best in its characters. Commenting on yesterday’s news dooms Futurama‘s 8th season to feel dated with astonishing speed. One year of “Hey, it’s that familiar thing that just happened” at the cost of an eternity of “That’s old news” isn’t a trade Futurama should continue making going forward.
A variety of adult animated shows are popular today, including South Park, Rick and Morty, Bojack Horseman, and Futurama, but sharing a “mature animated comedy and/or drama” concept doesn’t mean they should have the same execution. These shows can send clear messages and explore relatable themes, but disaster may ensue if they try to borrow each others’ playbooks. Futurama‘s 8th season fell victim to that, underutilizing its existing character drama and internal worldbuilding in favor of satirizing or commenting on recent real-life events. It was the wrong way to make Futurama feel more grounded and relevant for 21st-century viewers, and it almost felt like sci-fi South Park, which isn’t what viewers tune in for. Both shows may have crude animated humor for adults, but the similarities end there. Or at least, they should.
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