While King of the Hill is known for its dry humor and brilliant, subtle satire, the show’s creators did not shy away from touching on deep and often challenging themes. This thoughtful storytelling allowed Mike Judge and his staff to depict relatable characters who grappled with grief, anxiety, and everything else the show’s viewers deal…
Navigating the cosmos of Rick and Morty is a wild, unpredictable adventure – one that’s surprisingly reflective of the diverse personalities drawn from the zodiac. The show’s hilarious cast of characters brings to life the traits that astrology lovers might find in their star signs, from the impulsive leadership of Aries to the eccentric genius…
King of the Hill always had a knack for capturing the heartwarming — and often hilarious — essence of family life. While the dynamic between Hank and Peggy is a great one, the series shines a particularly tender light on the relationship between Hank and Bobby. Yes, there are a lot of “Dammit, Bobby” and…
Homer is often perceived as a simpleton with a penchant for donuts, Duff beer, and television. However, despite these surface-level traits, true Simpsons aficionados know Homer Simpson is actually a much more complex character who shows true emotional depth on a somewhat regular basis. Because of this, hardcore fans of The Simpsons are able to…
It’s 2024 and while the world is a crazier place than ever, we can take comfort in knowing Bob’s Burgers is still going strong in its 14th season. However, imagine a version where the Belcher family, proprietors of a humble burger outlet, share a macabre secret—they’re cannibals. While it’s difficult to envision them alongside figures…
When the writers of a show hold advanced degrees in mathematics, computer science, and physics from prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley, you know there are bound to be references that go over your head. Far from your average cartoon, Futurama is infused with complex mathematical jokes, scientific accuracy, and clever plots that…
Is there a real Springfield? If so, where? It has been long debated between fans of The Simpsons whether or not the Springfield featured in the show is based upon a real place. They’ll scour through Google Maps to locate each and every Springfield in the United States only to find that none have all…
Archer is often hailed as one of the smartest adult animated shows on TV and rightly so. It wears its influences on its sleeves, taking well known tropes from the spy-thriller genre and taking it to the most absurd ends. But parody in and of itself is not what makes the show so brilliant. There…
The Simpsons has been on the air for over 30 years and as such has lived through some major changes. For better or worse, the characters, the town of Springfield, and even the writing have evolved over the decades to adapt to shifts in America’s social, political, and moral landscape. It had to–it was created…
Matt Groening is not only the creator of one classic animated sitcom, but two: The Simpsons and Futurama. While they cover two distinctly different genres–one a satirical depiction of American life on par with family comedies from the ’80s like Married…With Children and the other a genre sitcom parodying science fiction media–it’s difficult not to…
