The Simpsons Season 35 Unveils Game-Changing Treehouse of Horror Surprises

Summary

The reputation of The Simpsons season 35, known for its darker and scarier stories, is at stake due to two mistakes in their upcoming Treehouse of Horror Halloween special.

Season 35 will only feature one Halloween episode, unlike the previous season (season 34) which had two. This lack of daring initiative diminishes the excitement and originality that the previous season had.

The upcoming Treehouse of Horror episode is scheduled to be aired after Halloween, which decreases its relevance. Nevertheless, the season still has the opportunity to rectify this mistake by airing another holiday episode that compensates for it.

The Simpsons season 35 began on a high note, but the popular animated sitcom has made two critical errors with its upcoming Treehouse of Horror Halloween special. These annual episodes have become a beloved tradition for The Simpsons, offering darker and more daring stories that deviate from the show's usual narrative. However, the latest installment has unintentionally jeopardized the reputation of these Halloween specials due to a couple of poor decisions.

The initial episodes of The Simpsons season 35 have been outstanding. The highly anticipated premiere lived up to its hype, delivering a hilarious and clever storyline that portrayed Homer as a corrupt guard. Following that, the second episode took an even bolder approach by delving into an emotionally resonant tale, featuring Marge's fears of Bart growing up too quickly. Despite this strong start, the questionable choices surrounding the upcoming Treehouse of Horror Halloween special in season 35 could potentially undermine the series' progress.

The Simpsons Season 35 Has Only One Halloween Special

The Simpsons season 34 featured two Treehouse of Horror episodes, both of which were among the season's strongest entries. However, in season 35, the show returned to airing only one Halloween episode. This change may have been made to allow the writers to focus more on regular episodes. The issue with this approach is that what made season 34's Treehouse of Horror episodes so impressive was their ability to challenge the show's usual format by emphasizing the annual tradition of Halloween episodes.

Having two Treehouse of Horror episodes in season 34 allowed The Simpsons to dedicate an entire episode to a parody of Stephen King's IT. This would have been too strange and lengthy for a regular season, but since the following episode was a typical Treehouse of Horror installment with three segments, the experiment was successful. While the premiere of The Simpsons season 35 was strong, the decision to have only one Halloween special per season shows a lack of the boldness and originality that made season 34 feel uniquely exciting and fresh.

Treehouse of Horror XXXIV Airs Too Late

The airing of "Treehouse of Horror XXXIV" in The Simpsons season 35, episode 5, on November 5, seems oddly timed as it is almost a week after Halloween. This dilutes the special's connection to the holiday and reduces its potential impact. It should be noted that in season 33, episode 4, "Treehouse of Horror XXXI" aired on November 1, which was only a day after Halloween. However, the last time The Simpsons released a Treehouse of Horror episode with such a considerable gap from the holiday was in season 22, episode 4, "Treehouse of Horror XXI." This particular episode is often perceived as one of the weakest entries in the show's extensive history of Halloween specials.

The Simpsons Season 35 Could Still Fix This Mistake

Fortunately, The Simpsons season 35 has the potential to rectify this situation. Not only is the upcoming Treehouse of Horror episode bringing back the beloved Simpsons antagonist Sideshow Bob, but the show also has the opportunity to broadcast another holiday-themed episode that can compensate for the previous absence of a Halloween installment in season 34. By delivering a stellar Halloween episode and following it up with an exceptional festive episode a few weeks later, season 35 has the potential to honor the show's longstanding tradition and live up to the reputation set by its predecessor. Thankfully, The Simpsons has proven to excel in crafting memorable Christmas episodes, providing further optimism for the upcoming season.

Just two years ago, The Simpsons successfully aired three Christmas specials within a single year. This could be attributed to the holiday providing an opportunity for the show's creators to share heartwarming tales, deviating from the usual cynical content that viewers associate with Springfield's iconic family. However, despite the challenges faced by The Simpsons season 35, it is crucial for the show to make utmost efforts to match the excellence of its predecessor. A potential approach to achieve this would be for The Simpsons season 35 to imbue the same level of thoughtfulness and innovation into its upcoming Christmas episodes, mirroring the success of season 34's Halloween specials.