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The Simpsons: The Burns Cage (2016)
Another addition to a surprisingly great season
after almost 30 years you'd think the Simpsons would of reached a point beyond stagnant but no, the show still has strong signs of life every so often and this latest season proves a little effort can go a long way. Its almost as if, after the past few years which were in the kindest words possible, tired, the writers have dedicated themselves to working harder. The jokes are funnier, plots not on auto pilot and the animation, ever so slightly more interesting.
Strangely, 'The Burns Cage' of all the good to great episodes this season is animated more fluidly than any episode I've seen in a very long time. It's the little details with the animation which adds a whole lot of humour. A lot of people were distracted when it aired last night by the fact the main theme was Waylon Smithers coming out as gay which has been beyond obvious for probably 20 years which upset people but thats besides the point. They've never directly covered it until now and they made a sweet, funny episode.
When Milhouse and Waylon are both love sick and confiding in one another, there was a great sense of emotion. Emotion is the great weapon that no other animated adult comedy can handle quite like The Simpsons and its wonderful to be reminded.
The Simpsons: 'Cue Detective (2015)
A fantastic standout
The Simpson's was too good in its prime to ever be entirely ostracized even all these years after its peak. It started well with an unusually on point parody and great Skinner bit. Cue Detective was a shining example of a good episode. A classic Homer food fantasy was for once not forced and although quick, hilarious. More of these pop up and none were cringe worthy.
More classic Homerisms as well him spending money irresponsibly which yes, is a tired concept as is the competition with some big time pseudo celebrity. The jokes were funny and well timed which is an aspect that in recent years the writing team has lacked.
the new york jabs were also very funny as well as the character Tyler whose voice was just brilliant.
Best of all, I found my self having actual quotes:
"My ridiculous hoops!"
"Stephen Hawkins selling his talking motorcycle"
"I can see everyone from up here...In the shower"
The ending sequence was a great little closer that had me genuinely grinning thanks to its prime surrealist elements which pretty much sums up how I felt about this episode. An Excellent addition that will no doubt be a highlight to the season and hopefully not just another rare moment of good latter day Simpson's that shows up every so often.