Futurama's Breathtaking Revival by Hulu Sparks Excitement for Season 12 & Beyond
Futurama fans rejoice! The beloved animated series may have more adventures in store as hints of a potential Season 12 and beyond emerge after its revival on Hulu Get ready for an exciting future with our favorite futuristic crew!
Summary
Futurama's Executive Producer Claudia Katz reveals that the team is hopeful for more seasons following the show's revival on Hulu.
The show's track record of being cancelled and revived has made the writers diligent in crafting season finales that leave viewers content.
Although the season 11 finale holds the potential for a remarkable turning point in Fry and Leela's relationship, the show's future remains uncertain.
Executive Producer Claudia Katz has provided insights into the future of the animated comedy Futurama following its revival on Hulu. Katz discussed the potential for a season 12 and beyond, expressing optimism about the show's longevity on the streaming platform. After a 10-year hiatus, the Hulu revival brings back the entire core cast for a 20-episode run, with episodes released weekly. Katz also mentioned that Futurama season 11 has explored classic storylines as well as contemporary subjects such as streaming and cryptocurrency. Despite the show's previous cancellations, the team behind the revival has carefully crafted the new season to satisfy viewers while remaining hopeful for the possibility of future seasons on Hulu.
The Many Endings And Returns Of Futurama, And How They Concluded Each Finale
We were fortunate enough to produce 52 episodes for Comedy Central, an incredible opportunity. Nowadays, it's no longer guaranteed that you'll have the chance to end a show on your own terms. Because of this, our writers have become extremely mindful of always creating a season finale, never assuming anything. This mindset still holds true today. While we are currently working on these 20 episodes with high hopes and optimism for more, we also understand that each season has the potential to be its last, sadly.
Renewals and cancellations have made Futurama's history quite complicated, with the series undergoing format changes and switching channels over time. Originally airing on Fox, the show faced multiple reschedulings that made its release confusing. Unfortunately, it was ultimately canceled after its fourth season in 2003, leaving viewers hanging on a poignant moment between Fry (Billy West) and Leala (Katey Sagal) in "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings." However, the show's strong fanbase, as evident through successful syndication on Adult Swim and Comedy Central, showed that there was still support for the series. This paved the way for a second chance.
Comedy Central, impressed by the show's performance, commissioned four feature-length direct-to-video movies entitled "Bender's Big Score", "The Beast With A Billion Backs", "Bender's Game", and "Into the Wild Green Yonder". These films were released between 2007 and 2009 and were also written to be later divided and broadcasted on the network as 26 individual episodes, each with its own finale. The success of these movies led to Comedy Central reviving the series for two more seasons from 2010 to 2013. The series concluded once again in September 2013 with the heartwarming story of Fry and Leela in "Meanwhile".
Due to its history of cancellation and revival, Futurama's crew has often been aware of the uncertainty surrounding the show's longevity. With season 11, the team, led by Katz, aims to ensure a satisfying conclusion. However, many viewers may also be excited to see Planet Express embark on future adventures in additional seasons. As season 11's finale approaches, fans might be wondering if it will deliver another significant milestone in Fry and Leela's relationship, similar to past finales.
Source: SFX Magazine (Via The Direct)
