The Simpsonsfans were left stunned over their belovedcartoon’s latest episode which appeared to be theseries finale. While the confusing episode featured the cartoon version ofConan O’Brienhosting anOscars-like send-off, the episode turned out to be a parody of typical finales. UsingAI, the episode highlighted clichés and emphasized the show’s ability to continue indefinitely.
HighlightsThe Simpsons fans were stunned as the latest episode appeared to be the series finale.The episode, titled ‘Bart’s Birthday’, was a parody finale featuring AI-generated clichés.Conan O’Brien’s animated version hosted an Oscars-like gala, adding to the confusion.
The Season 36 episode, titledBart’s Birthday, was framed as a “Foxspecial presentation,”The Daily Mailreported on Monday (September 30).
The episode featured former writerConan O’Brienreportedly hosting an Oscars-like gala for the sitcom’s send-off.
“It’s such an honor to be with you all for the series finale ofThe Simpsons,” the animated version of Conan said.
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The Simpsonsfans were left stunned over their beloved cartoon’s latest episode which appeared to be the series finale
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He continued: “Well, it’s true.Foxhas decided to endThe Simpsons. This show was such a special part of my early career, so being here means the world to me.”
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In the episode, the comedian went on to share clips from what he claimed were unaired attempts at the series finale.
The Simpsonsfans and critics were quick to flock on social media to share their divided opinions as a Threads user commented: “The SimpsonsIS GOING OFF THE AIR!?? THE WORLD…IS GOING…TO END!
“They’ve predicted too much! I always think I need to get out more, but I apparently don’t know what’s happening inside either.”
The confusing episode featured the cartoon version of Conan O’Brien hosting an Oscars-like send-off
A person wrote: “The idea thatThe Simpsonscould actually end made me, for a moment, very happy. But it turns out to be a sick sick joke from the writers.”
“Boy was I fooled when I thought the show was gonna end!”
Someone else penned on X (formerly known as Twitter): “I haven’t watched a newSimpsonsepisode in about 24 years but it’s surreal seeing the series finale on right now.”
A separate individual chimed in: “Series finale ofThe Simpsons…end of an era.”
However, instead of just showing clips from the past and making up fake ones, host Conan introduces a brand-new, AI-written episode designed to be the series finale.
Using AI, the episode highlighted clichés and emphasized the show’s ability to continue indefinitely
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That episode-within-the-episode mostly follows Bart as he watches the show’s characters go through cliché, overly sentimental finale-type storylines with increasing consternation, as perVulture.
Showrunner Matt Selman explained that the show was never designed to have a final episode, likening it toGroundhog Daywhere everything resets each time.
“It can go on forever because it doesn’t have a hard canon or a dense continuity,” he toldVulture.
Amid the2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA)and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes, Matt asked himself: “What if we did a fake finale that makes fun of finales, wrapping things up, but then rejects it in aSimpsons-y way?”
Matt subsequently teamed up with Mike Price, who has worked on the show since 2003, and writer Jessica Conrad.
The trio came up with aSimpsonsfinale concept involving a star-studded, self-parodying celebration, poking fun at fan nostalgia and showbiz self-importance, featuring a perfect guest star.
In the episode, Bart doesn’t want to turn 11
InBart’s Birthday, host Conan reportedly represents the show’s so-called golden age, an era the writers were interested in poking fun at.
AI being a major topic emerging from theWGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes,The Simpsonswriters decided to incorporate it inBart’s Birthday,as Matt explained: “AI is good at regurgitating but not at being imaginative.”
The writers consequently imagined feeding AI every series finale ever and having it spit out the least imaginative episode possible, full of characters rehashing finale clichés, as perVulture.
The new episode reportedly builds to a standoff between Bart, who doesn’t want to turn 11, and his dad Homer, who through couples therapy is trying to change and be a better man, husband, and father.
Bart won’t accept that and goads and goads Homer until, in classic fashion, he strangles Bart, according toVulture.
By the end of the episode, everything reportedly resets and Bart stays 10. Moreover, Conan tearfully admits this must actually be the season premiere.
“Can’t believe it’s finally over,” a reader commented
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