"With 36 seasons complete and a renewal through a 40th secured, The Simpsons has entered territory previously occupied mostly by non-prime-time stalwarts."
"The 36th season has repeatedly toyed with the idea of what a series finale might look like, even though no such thing is anywhere in sight."
"Estranger Things, the show flashed forward to a future where family matriarch Marge has passed away, highlighting the series' experimental nature."
"Flash-forward episodes have generally been understood to be alternate versions of the future, not pieces of a vast and interconnected timeline."
The Simpsons, now in its 36th season with a renewal through its 40th, is experimenting with its narrative and exploring concepts of finality. It created a false series finale featuring Bart's reaction to significant status quo changes. The show’s finale, Estranger Things, cuts to a future where Marge is presumed dead, causing viewer controversy about her fate. Despite this, Marge's death serves as part of long-standing narrative experimentation with alternate futures and flashbacks, showcasing the show’s unique storytelling approach as it navigates its lengthy existence.
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