The much-beloved animated seriesFuturamais poised for a resurrection in its 11th season on Hulu. The series fromThe Simpsons’ creator,Matt Groening, had an extended hiatus of more than a decade.
Futuramais famed for its endearing characters and time-traveling antics set in the 31st century. The show will make a triumphant return with 20 new episodes. These episodes will be released in two blocks, each spanning ten weeks. The first set is just days away from hitting the streaming platform.
This groundbreaking series has previously been resurrected following a cancelation, demonstrating the enduring appeal of its comical satire. The upcoming season, according toFuturama’s producer Claudia Katz, will not be shy of embracing contemporary issues. Speaking with SFX Magazine, Katz revealed that the forthcoming episodes would delve into controversial themes.
Katz shared,
“We have a vaccine episode. We’ve finally conquered COVID-19 in 3023, so that’s a very fun exploration of the science, vaccines and just a commentary on that whole situation. There’s a fun Bitcoin episode. And we have an NFT episode which, of course, no one understands, which is sort of the joke. And one of my favourite episodes of the season involves one of our cast members being cancelled for their behaviour, so that’s pretty fantastic.”
An episode dealing with the cancelation of a cast member due to their behavior is among Katz’s favorites for the season, adding yet another dimension to the controversial subject matter being addressed. These episodes reinforce the series' enduring tradition of fearlessly addressing hot-button topics, all while cleverly weaving in elements of humor and satire.
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Futurama’s Signature Satire on Full Display in Season 11
Futurama’s legacy is built on its unique, futuristic portrayal of present-day issues. It has previously taken stabs at a variety of topics ranging from consumerism, government, and the military-industrial complex, to even the more controversial topic of the transgender Olympics in 2003.
The series last left its viewers in 2013, humorously tackling the then hot-button issue of genetically-modified foods. Expectations are that the 11th season will continue this trend of humorously tackling contemporary issues, with topics such as NFTs, Blockchain technology, Bitcoin, and the COVID-19 pandemic expected to be the centerpieces of its satire. Given the show’s track record of staying topical, it’s plausible to anticipate the exploration of a broader range of current issues throughout the 20 episodes in its latest season.
The Season 11 trailer has already set the stage, hinting at an exciting mix of satirical commentaries. It suggests that audiences can expect a comedic take on everything from the latest films, like Warner Bros.‘sDune, to the increased dominance of streaming platforms and the widespread adoption of smart home tech. This distinct narrative strategy marks an invigorating direction for thebeloved series’ return.
The anticipation amongFuturama’s loyal fanbase is palpable, as they eagerly await the series premiere of the new season on Hulu, slated for Monday, July 24.
