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The Simpsons season 36 will bring back one of the most intriguing fresh themes of the program, the "Treehouse of Horror Presents," according to a statement at Comic-Con 2024. Fans of the long-running series, who have seen criticism in recent years for their diminishing quality, may find this news to be pleasant.
The Simpsons's critical reception suffered as 30-33 seasons focused fast-paced humor above character-driven comedy. But seasons 34 and 35 witnessed a dramatic change in the way the show approached things, stressing on establishing the connections between the characters and investigating their personalities. Critics gave this change great marks, complimenting the show for going back to its origins.
A unique "Treehouse of Horror Presents" episode honoring the work of renowned author Ray Bradbury will open the Simpsons season 36 premiere. Based on the popularity of season 34's "Not IT, a full-episode parodies of Stephen King's IT, this episode, "Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes," will be a parodies of three of Bradbury's well-known tales.
Given that The Simpsons had never shown two "Treehouse of Horror" episodes in one season, "Not IT" was a major departure for the show. The program got positive reviews and this experiment turned out successful. The popularity of "Not IT" opened the path for "Treehouse of Horror Presents" to show up consistently on the series.
The Simpsons has a track record of stretching the envelope of its format. Particularly the "Treehouse of Horror" specials, the future-set episodes of the show have always provided a forum for experimentation. From breaking the length into smaller subplots to including innovative 3D animation, the "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have often shown the show's eagerness to welcome change.
The Simpsons's seasons 34 and 35 proved that it is still able to provide original and fresh material. Including "Treehouse of Horror Presents" in season 36 confirms this even more. The popularity of this new approach not only emphasizes how flexible the program is but also implies that The Simpsons is still relevant in the media scene of today.