Serie - Futurama : The adult animated series returns with a new season on July 24

By Mulder, 18 may 2023

Futurama premiered in 1999 and quickly gained a faithful following and critical acclaim, including two primetime Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program. Despite its far-future setting, the show is renowned for its satiric commentary on life in the present. 

The series follows Philip J. Fry (Billy West), a New York City pizza delivery boy, who accidentally freezes himself in 1999 and gets defrosted in the year 3000. In this astonishing New New York, he befriends hard-drinking robot Bender (John DiMaggio), and falls in love with cyclops Leela (Katey Sagal). The trio find work at the Planet Express Delivery Company, founded by Fry’s doddering descendant, Professor Hubert Farnsworth. Together with accountant Hermes Conrad, assistant Amy Wong, and alien lobster Dr. John Zoidberg, they embark on thrilling adventures that take them to every corner of the universe. After its initial run on the Fox Broadcasting Network, a roller-coaster of cancellations and resurrections ensued.

Futurama is an animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons. The series originally aired from 1999 to 2003 on Fox, and later had a revival from 2008 to 2013 on Comedy Central. Set in the 31st century, Futurama follows the adventures of a delivery boy named Fry, who gets cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1,000 years later in New York City. The show explores various futuristic themes and satirizes aspects of society, technology, and popular culture. It features a diverse cast of characters, including Fry's robot friend Bender, the one-eyed alien Leela, the lobster-like doctor Zoidberg, and the bureaucrat Hermes Conrad, among others. The characters work for an interplanetary delivery company called Planet Express and embark on humorous and often bizarre adventures throughout the galaxy.Futurama is known for its clever writing, sharp humor, and blend of science fiction with comedy. It tackles a wide range of topics, including time travel, artificial intelligence, and social commentary. The show also incorporates recurring jokes, hidden Easter eggs, and references to science fiction and pop culture, appealing to both casual viewers and fans of the genre. The series is praised for its imaginative storytelling, well-developed characters, and its ability to blend humor and heart, tackling both comedic and poignant moments. In addition to the television series, Futurama has also spawned several movies and a range of merchandise. Its popularity led to numerous fan conventions and a lasting impact on popular culture.

Four successful direct-to-DVD releases in 2007-2009 led to the show's rebirth on Comedy Central from 2010-2013. Then, after a brief ten-year freeze in the cryogenic chamber, Futurama emerged triumphantly as a streaming series for Hulu with a 20-episode order set to debut in 2023. After a brief ten-year hiatus, Futurama has crawled triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact. The ten all-new episodes of season eleven have something for everyone. New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognize payoffs to decades-long mysteries – including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler's litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy's tadpoles. Meanwhile there's a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV.

Synopsis :
Accidentally cryogenically frozen on December 31, 1999 while delivering a pizza, Fry wakes up 1000 years later in New York City. At the dawn of the year 3000, the world has changed, populated by robots and aliens. The young man finds one of his descendants who hires him and his new friends, Leela and Bender, at Planet Express, a delivery company. Together, they will have to face perilous and crazy missions in a most surprising world.

Futurama
Created by Matt Groening
Developed by Matt Groening, David X. Cohen
Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman, Frank Welker
Opening theme "Theme from Futurama"
Composer : Christopher Tyng
Executive producers : Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Ken Keeler
Producers : Lew Morton, J. Stewart Burns, Patric M. Verrone, Bill Odenkirk, Eric Kaplan, Michael Rowe, Brian J. Cowan, Jason Grode, Jane O'Brien, Lee Supercinski, Claudia Katz
Editors : Paul D. Calder, Danik Thomas, Chris Vallance
Running time : 22 minutes
Production companies : The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television (seasons 1–7)
Original network : Fox (1999–2003), Comedy Central (2008–2013)