Futurama Season 11 Resurrects Heartstrings with an Unforgettable Twist

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Futurama, season 11, episode 6!

Summary

In episode 6 of Futurama's Season 11, an emotionally poignant moment is resurrected as Fry discovers the fossilized remains of his beloved dog, Seymour. Accompanying this heart-wrenching revelation is a clever holiday rap parody that cleverly weaves in the tragic storyline of Fry's deceased pet, creating a bittersweet fusion of comedy and sorrow.

The rap in question is performed by Coolio, who unfortunately passed away before the episode was aired. This makes the performance his final acting appearance, adding an additional layer of sadness to the moment. While Futurama is primarily known for its humor, season 11 takes a darker turn by rehashing one of the original show's most heart-wrenching moments. Despite being a comedy at its core, the narrative of Fry's displacement in time leads to several somber storylines throughout the series. Nevertheless, one particular episode of Futurama stands out as the saddest, and it has now been reintroduced in season 11.

Futurama, the beloved animated sci-fi series created by Matt Groening, has made a long-awaited return with Hulu reviving it for another season after more than a decade off the air. Season 11 of Futurama brings back familiar storylines from previous series, including highly acclaimed episodes like "Parasites Lost" and "The Late Philip J. Fry" which now have sequels. In episode 6 of season 11, titled "I Know What You Did Last Xmas," viewers might expect a festive and joyful adventure with the Planet Express crew, being a holiday episode. However, it unexpectedly serves as a reminder of the show's most sorrowful moment.

Fry's Dog Appears In Futurama Season 11, Episode 6 After Emotional Original Storyline

Fry's dog is a tragically infamous character in Futurama, and is the focus of one of the show's most iconic scenes. Regarded as one of the greatest episodes in Futurama history, season 4, episode 7 "Jurassic Bark" depicts Fry discovering the fossilized remains of his loyal dog, Seymour. The episode concludes with the heart-wrenching revelation that after Fry was cryogenically frozen, Seymour faithfully waited for him outside his pizza restaurant until the very end of his life. Recently, in Futurama season 11, this poignant moment was brought back to attention.

In the finale of Futurama season 11, episode 6, an unexpected holiday rap is performed to conclude the episode. This rap, which parodies "The 12 Days of Christmas," cleverly incorporates references from Futurama into the lyrics. Interestingly, during one part of the rap, there is a mention of "Fry's deceased dog," accompanied by an image of Seymour's fossilized remains. While it may seem like an unconventional choice to revisit such a tragic event for the sake of a joke, it serves as a meaningful nod to the emotional impact of "Jurassic Bark."

Futurama’s Final Coolio Role Makes The Christmas Rap Parody Even Sadder

The reminder of Seymour is already somber, but the Christmas rap parody performed by the beloved musician Coolio adds to the melancholy. Unfortunately, Coolio passed away in September 2022, making this posthumous appearance even more poignant. The episode is dedicated to Coolio, adding to the sadness. Prior to his passing, Coolio had voiced the character Kwanzabot in multiple episodes of Futurama, often appearing alongside Mark Hamill's Chanukah Zombie. It is worth noting that Coolio had recorded his Futurama lines before his death, making this his final acting appearance. The rap itself was already sorrowful, but the tribute to the late musician intensifies the sadness of the Christmas rap parody in season 11 of Futurama.

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