AlthoughThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 7 brought back a villain from a standout season 35 episode, it is not a supporting character that viewers are likely to expect.The Simpsonsseason 37’s renewalhas not yet been announced, but things look good for the show’s future. FromVulturetoYouTube, critics across the Internet have started to argue that the long-running series has been in something of a creative renaissance since season 33. Seasons 34 and 35 enjoyed substantially better reviews and fan reception than seasons 30-33, which were largely derided as the show’s new nadir online.
The Simpsons Season 36’s Parody Of Margot Robbie’s Barbie Repeats An Annoying Problem
The Simpsons season 36 parodied Margot Robbie’s blockbuster Barbie, but the show’s spoof of the huge hit ran into an all too familiar problem.
Since thedownfall ofThe Simpsonsbegan back as far as season 12, it is notable that so many viewers and reviewers alike are tuning in again.The Simpsons may not age, but the show inevitably has. As such, it is surprising and inspiring to see a series that has beaten numerous records due to its longevity feeling inventive and original again. Much of this comes down to experimental outings likeThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 6, “Women in Shorts,” which told over a dozen female-centric short stories set in Springfield, and the following episode’s anthology plot.
Luann Van Houten Buried Kirk Alive In The Simpsons Season 36
Bart Saved Milhouse’s Father In A Ray Bradbury Parody
Season 36, episode 7, “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes” is a tribute to the late great author Ray Bradbury, and the outing includes a trio of short stories that affectionately spoof Bradbury’s writing. Of all people,Luann Van Houten is the villain of the first story inThe Simpsonsepisode. Bizarrely, this isn’t the first time thatThe Simpsonshas utilized Milhouse’s mother as a surprise villain in an acclaimed outing since the show’s creative revival started. Luann was also the villain of season 35, episode 13, “Clan of the Cave Mom,” where she faced off against Marge.
Bart heard a woman buried alive in the woods but couldn’t convince his parents to act.
While “Clan of the Cave Mom” used a different animation style to illustrate the inner workings of Marge’s mind, this first storyline in “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes” transplanted Bart, Marge, and Homer to the ‘50s. Likemany earlier Treehouse of Horror stories, the plot included a genuinely creepy premise. Bart heard a woman buried alive in the woods but couldn’t convince his parents to act. Eventually, he confided in Luann Van Houten, only for Milhouse’s mother to lull him into a nap by feeding him warm milk. Bart almost fell asleep before escaping.
Luann Was The Simpsons Season 35 Episode 13’s Main Villain
Marge Fought Milhouse’s Mother In “Clan of the Cave Mom”
Upon his return to the woods, Bart discovered that the screaming woman buried underground was really Kirk Van Houten. Luann had buried him alive after he accidentally revealed that she dyed her hair, an absurd twist that made this segment one ofseason 36’s less scary Treehouse of Horror stories. “Clan of the Cave Mom” ended less outlandishly, but the earlier episode did humanize Luann by revealing Marge was arguably overreacting in her fight with Milhouse’s mom. Thus,The Simpsonsseason 36 hasn’t quite made Milhouse’s mother a true villain yet, despite two episodes using her as their unlikely antagonist.
