TMC
02-27-2023, 02:47 AM
https://whatculture.com/tv/10-things-futurama-wants-you-to-forget?rf=homepage
Bender and Amy really shouldn't have ever got together.
BY SCOTT BANNER
UPDATED: FEBRUARY 26TH, 2023
Despite constant comparisons to the Simpsons, and a life destined to be lived in the shadow of Matt Groening's first major cartoon, Futurama enjoyed a successful run. Airing on and off from 1999 to 2013, first on Fox then Comedy Central, the show earned itself a loyal fan base.
Following the adventures of Philip J. Fry as a fish out of water initially, the series' stories expanded as Fry found his new family in the Planet Express crew. Characters like Leela, Bender, Zoidberg, Professor Farnsworth and more became essential, loved aspects of the show.
For all its critical acclaim and adoring fans, like anything else on television, it isn't perfect. Basing a show 1000 years in the future opened all kinds of doors in terms of characters and storytelling, but with that came the increased threat of plot holes and contradictions. Not to mention episodes that simply haven't aged well.
While the likes of Family Guy and Rick and Morty often go out of their way to offend or bring shock value to the table, Futurama has never intentionally done this, but it isn't without its controversial moments. From cringe worthy episodes to accidental ret-cons, there are plenty of things the creators of Futurama would prefer you forgot.
Bender and Amy really shouldn't have ever got together.
BY SCOTT BANNER
UPDATED: FEBRUARY 26TH, 2023
Despite constant comparisons to the Simpsons, and a life destined to be lived in the shadow of Matt Groening's first major cartoon, Futurama enjoyed a successful run. Airing on and off from 1999 to 2013, first on Fox then Comedy Central, the show earned itself a loyal fan base.
Following the adventures of Philip J. Fry as a fish out of water initially, the series' stories expanded as Fry found his new family in the Planet Express crew. Characters like Leela, Bender, Zoidberg, Professor Farnsworth and more became essential, loved aspects of the show.
For all its critical acclaim and adoring fans, like anything else on television, it isn't perfect. Basing a show 1000 years in the future opened all kinds of doors in terms of characters and storytelling, but with that came the increased threat of plot holes and contradictions. Not to mention episodes that simply haven't aged well.
While the likes of Family Guy and Rick and Morty often go out of their way to offend or bring shock value to the table, Futurama has never intentionally done this, but it isn't without its controversial moments. From cringe worthy episodes to accidental ret-cons, there are plenty of things the creators of Futurama would prefer you forgot.