The Simpsons Showrunner's Bold Statement: 'We're Never Going to Do a Series Finale' After 800 Episodes
The Simpsons, the beloved animated sitcom, has been a staple of American television for nearly 40 years. With over 800 episodes under its belt, the show has become a cultural phenomenon, beloved by generations of fans. But despite its longevity, the show's creator and showrunner, Matt Selman, has made a bold statement: 'We're never going to do a series finale.'
In an interview with TheWrap, Selman revealed that the show has already explored the concept of a series finale in one of its episodes. 'We did an episode about a year and a half ago that was like a parody of the series finale,' he said. 'We jammed every possible series finale concept into one show, so that was sort of my way of saying we're never going to do a series finale.'
Selman's statement is particularly intriguing given the show's history and the fact that it has already aired over 800 episodes. But his reasoning is clear: The Simpsons is not a show that is meant to change or evolve significantly over time. The characters reset every week, and the show is designed to be a self-contained, episodic adventure. 'The show isn't supposed to change,' Selman explained. 'The characters reset every week. It's like Groundhog Day but they don't know it — and they don't die that much.'
This means that if the show were to end, it would simply be a regular episode with the family in it, perhaps with a few Easter eggs or references to the show's history. 'If the show ever did end, there's no finale, it would just be a regular episode that has the family in it,' Selman said. 'Probably a little Easter egg here and there, but no 'I'm going to miss this place.'
The statement is a bold one, and it raises questions about the show's future. But Selman's reasoning is clear: The Simpsons is not a show that is meant to change or evolve significantly over time. It is a show that is designed to be a self-contained, episodic adventure, and that is exactly what it will continue to be.
But here's where it gets controversial... What do you think about Selman's statement? Do you agree that The Simpsons should never have a series finale? Or do you think that the show could still end with a memorable finale? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
