Re: I can't believe how bad The Simpsons is now

By UberTag Go To PostSo, yes… there's a lot of terrible. I've subjected myself to every episode… and some are outright atrocious. But there are still hidden gems. I can recommend some if there's interest… BUT I suspect this will just be another "let's bash the show outright and pretend it hasn't had a good episode this millennium" thread. And that's fine, too.

By UberTag Go To PostFACT: The Simpsons has been in a downward spiral of quality since the Classic era of immaculate comedic consistency when Mike Scully took over as showrunner in Season 9.

FACT: There are still good episodes of the show being produced. They're just few and far between… and, even when they're decent, there's still a gulf between them and the memorable classic episodes from the 1990s.

So, yes… there's a lot of terrible. I've subjected myself to every episode… and some are outright atrocious. But there are still hidden gems. I can recommend some if there's interest… BUT I suspect this will just be another "let's bash the show outright and pretend it hasn't had a good episode this millennium" thread. And that's fine, too.

Personally, I'm just thrilled the show remains a constant presence on television in large part BECAUSE the subpar modern episodes actually do serve as a gateway to reach new fans and, subsequently, prompt them to seek out great episodes like Last Exit to Springfield, Marge vs. the Monorail and Lisa's Substitute.

By UberTag Go To PostFACT: The Simpsons has been in a downward spiral of quality since the Classic era of immaculate comedic consistency when Mike Scully took over as showrunner in Season 9.

FACT: There are still good episodes of the show being produced. They're just few and far between… and, even when they're decent, there's still a gulf between them and the memorable classic episodes from the 1990s.

So, yes… there's a lot of terrible. I've subjected myself to every episode… and some are outright atrocious. But there are still hidden gems. I can recommend some if there's interest… BUT I suspect this will just be another "let's bash the show outright and pretend it hasn't had a good episode this millennium" thread. And that's fine, too.

Personally, I'm just thrilled the show remains a constant presence on television in large part BECAUSE the subpar modern episodes actually do serve as a gateway to reach new fans and, subsequently, prompt them to seek out great episodes like Last Exit to Springfield, Marge vs. the Monorail and Lisa's Substitute.

By SchuckyDucky Go To PostAre you gonna revive your Season 29 thread here? Always appreciated reading through your season recaps to find the good episodes in each new season.

By giririsss Go To PostWould be keen to watch a few good eps tbh.

An impeccably directed, character-driven story about children’s fears and grown-up responsibility, the episode, credited to writer Carolyn Omine, is one of the most assured, human, and outright best Simpsons episodes in years.

In a world where I routinely have to find new ways to express disappointment about where The Simpsons is now, it’s a joy to conclude with this— “Halloween Of Horror” can stand alongside the best of them.

By UberTag Go To PostGoing to be bringing the S29 OT thread back before the next new episode airs on the 5th (probably that weekend). Not sure whether I'll be reviving it here or on ResetEra just yet… I may just run one in both communities simultaneously.

By UberTag Go To PostFACT: There are still good episodes of the show being produced. They're just few and far between… and, even when they're decent, there's still a gulf between them and the memorable classic episodes from the 1990s.