The season 36 finale of 'The Simpsons,' titled 'Estranger Things,' featured a flash-forward revealing the death of Marge Simpson, which has recently reinvigorated public conversation about the long-running show despite airing on May 18. While Marge's death is set 35 years in the future and she's expected to return, the episode explored themes of family reunion and paid tribute to past character deaths, including those due to real-life actors' passing, highlighting the show's enduring cultural impact as it's renewed through its 40th season.
Why Marge Simpson's death suddenly has viewers talking about The Simpsons again
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The season 36 finale of 'The Simpsons,' titled 'Estranger Things,' featured a flash-forward revealing the death of Marge Simpson, which has recently reinvigorated public conversation about the long-running show despite airing on May 18. While Marge's death is set 35 years in the future and she's expected to return, the episode explored themes of family reunion and paid tribute to past character deaths, including those due to real-life actors' passing, highlighting the show's enduring cultural impact as it's renewed through its 40th season.
Trending- 1 1989: 'The Simpsons' premiered as a standalone show.
- 2 1998: Canadian-born actor Phil Hartman was murdered; his characters (Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz) were permanently retired.
- 3 30 years ago (1995): Bleeding Gums Murphy died.
- 4 Season 11: Maude Flanders died.
- 5 October 2013: Actress Marcia Wallace died; Edna Krabappel's death was addressed in season 25.
- 6 2013: Matt Groening's real mother, Marge Groening, died.
- 7 2024: Pamela Hayden retired; Kelly Macleod replaced her as Milhouse's voice.
- 8 April (2025): Fox renewed 'The Simpsons' through its 40th season (up to 2029).
- 9 May 18 (2025): The season 36 finale, 'Estranger Things,' aired, depicting Marge's future death.
- 10 Recently: News of Marge's death reinvigorated conversation about the show.
- Renewed public conversation and trending status for 'The Simpsons'
- Exploration of family dynamics and character development in the show's future timeline
- Tribute to past character deaths and actors who voiced them
What: Marge Simpson's fictional death was depicted in a flash-forward sequence in 'The Simpsons' season 36 finale.
When: The season 36 finale aired on May 18 (2025); the fictional death occurs 35 years in the future.
Where: Springfield (fictional setting of The Simpsons); the show is produced in the United States.
Why: The plot device was used to explore the future of the Simpson family, particularly the relationship between Bart and Lisa, and to create a poignant moment. It also served to generate renewed public conversation and interest in the long-running series.
How: The episode 'Estranger Things' used a flash-forward montage with a song by Sarah McLachlan and a posthumous video message from Marge to reveal her death and its impact on the family.