Summary

• Disney+ will release exclusive episodes of The Simpsons, leaving fans worried about the future of the series.
• The move to Disney+ could signal a departure of the long-running series from traditional broadcasting.
• Fans can only hope that “The Simpsons” will find a balance between streaming exclusives and continuing the classic series.

The Disney+ announcements about The Simpsons of D23 make me worry about the future of the long-running series, even though it is clear that the franchise is getting more attention. During the “Animation Greats” panel at the event, which Screen Rant attended, it was confirmed that The Simpsons will release new exclusive Disney+ content. While this is not new territory for the franchise, given the number of short films they have released for the streaming service, the fact that four episodes of The Simpsons will be published exclusively on the service.

This is a big change for the series, which previously aired its episodes on Fox. As a long-time fan of The Simpsonsit worries me. Television is in the midst of a transition period, with broadcast and cable TV falling by the wayside while streaming takes over as the primary form of home entertainment. I was already worried about The Simpsons not extended beyond the 36th season, but this Disney+ announcement gives me additional reason to worry about the long-term future of the original series.

The Simpsons’ exclusive Disney+ content could be the start of a big change for the show

The Simpsons Could become increasingly available exclusively on streaming – and leave television behind

It was officially announced that The Simpsons will release episodes exclusively on Disney+ and I fear this may be the inevitable future of the franchise. The Simpsons has been on the air for 36 seasons, the characters debuted a few years earlier as short films on The Tracey Ullman Show. Since then, the family has been a beloved fixture on television. I also enjoyed the exclusive short films released on Disney+, which were fun little love letters to both of them. The Simpsons and other franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars and Disney Animation.

However, the announcement confirms that the show will shift up a gear after season 35, with several new episodes releasing exclusively on the platform in the future, including a two-part Christmas episode. On paper, that’s a good thing, because it means even more of The Simpsons. From a business perspective, it also makes sense The Simpsons is quietly one of the most successful programs available on the streaming serviceBut together with the fact that The Simpsons has not yet been extended beyond the upcoming season 36, I fear this is a precursor to The Simpsons Departure from the current format.

Why I’m worried that The Simpsons will soon come to an end

Why the new formats may be easier to produce than traditional seasons The Simpsons

The Simpsons typically produce over twenty episodes per season, which is an impressive commitment in an age of television that places greater emphasis on shorter storytelling periods. The workload has only increased thanks to additional Disney+ specialsand could increase if a continuation of The Simpsons Movie is finally going into production. With specials and episodes now running exclusively on Disney+, it might make more financial and production sense to focus on those formats rather than the more traditional, longer seasons made for television.

Producing fewer episodes overall and moving the franchise to a streaming exclusive would also likely be a boon to the voice actors who have played these roles for nearly forty years (and for some of them, their age is showing in their performances). These new episodes are a benefit to Disney+ subscriptions, along with the likely financial benefits of moving away from linear TV. would ensure that The Simpsons continue to produce new content, even if The Simpsons ends. However, I think there is a possibility that the two can continue to coexist and I really hope the franchise commits to that.

I really don’t want the Simpsons to end after season 36

The Simpsons Must continue

All my life The Simpsons has been a constant that I could rely on every year for entertainment. I’ve loved it since I was a little kid, and my appreciation for the craft that goes into each episode has only grown with time. On a personal level, I don’t want the show to end just yet. I think it is an important part of modern pop culture. It has also been really solid recently, as the show has had a creative revival in recent years that The Simpsons stand by their political views, experiment with animation styles and devote themselves to more sophisticated storytelling.

The Simpsons It would be a shame if the series were canceled, even if it lives on in exclusive Disney+ versions. The series was always solid and remained impressive, even if it couldn’t live up to the heights of the series’ Golden Age. I want the best of both worldswhere Disney+ can continue to show short films and give creators the freedom to push new boundaries with new specials or films while the main series produces new episodes. Other long-running shows like South Park prove that this approach can work. I really hope The Simpsons follows suit and finds a balance between new streaming exclusives and the classic show.