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5 days ago
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My 9-Year-Old Daughter Started Watching The Simpsons, And She Loves It. Here's Why I'm Overjoyed (But Also A Little Worried)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. I'm not gonna lie. I watched a lot of shows that I probably shouldn't have when I was younger. Married…with Children, Beverly Hills, 90210, hell, even some of my favorite Black sitcoms had some questionable content for a little kid (for example, I was only 11 when I fell in love with the Dick Wolf crime drama, New York Undercover). Well, of all the shows that left a massive impression on me, The Simpsons had the greatest impact. I'm glad that I grew up watching it. Even after all these years, it's still one of the smartest shows on TV. So, when my 9-year-old daughter decided that she wanted to watch the series, too, I was overjoyed. But, now that I've watched several episodes with her, I'm also a little worried. So, here's why I have mixed feelings about my daughter's newfound enthusiasm for The Simpsons. First off, my daughter and I share a lot of commonalities. For example, we both have a limited palate, we're both massive pessimists (I'm sure she gets that from me), and we like a lot of the same entertainment. So, when she asked if we could watch The Simpsons together, I was over the moon. I've referenced jokes from the show ever since my kids were babies, and I have several Simpsons toys and books in the basement. I honestly have nobody to blame for my daughter's interest but myself, and I'm mostly okay with that. I love hearing her guffaw at jokes that had me rolling when I was a kid. And, nothing makes me happier than hearing who her favorite character is (in case you're wondering, it's Ned Flanders). What's also great is that unlike a lot of Simpsons fans, my daughter doesn't say things like 'The Simpsons peaked at Season 10.' Nor does she compare it to other shows like Bob's Burgers, which she also likes. Instead, she's been enjoying the episodes for the first time, going through the various seasons since it's on Disney+ (it's still the best thing on the streaming service, if you ask me). However, since she's been going through all the seasons… If you were born in the '80s like I was, then I'm sure you remember Bartmania. But, if you weren't, then let me explain. Bart Simpson was everywhere in the early '90s, and he was definitely the main focus of the show. So, even though the entire family was important, Bart was the star attraction. And, since he was the star, a lot of kids tuned in just to see him. Anyway, all of this is to say that a lot of the adult themes and jokes went way over my head when I was younger, since I wasn't focused on the 'adult' content. I was only focused on Bart. That said, my daughter is a lot smarter than I was, and she's not focused on Bart at all. In fact, she finds him kind of annoying. Instead, she's focused more on the adults, like in the episode, 'Homer's Night Out' where the patriarch gets caught with an exotic dancer, or in 'Life on the Fast Lane' in which Marge seriously considers cheating on Homer. I grew up with this show. In that way, even though there were jokes and themes that I kind of got when I was a kid, I understood a lot more of them when I became a teenager. This is because I watched throughout the years. But, since my daughter can just go through the seasons right now, there are some episodes with themes like adultery, or questioning one's faith, that my daughter's watched. That said… I mentioned episodes about questioning one's faith, and the one that resonated the most with my daughter was 'Lisa the Skeptic,' in which a so-called angel is uncovered in Springfield. My daughter, who always groans, 'Why do we have to go to church?' on Sunday mornings is definitely a skeptic, and possibly a future cynic (Again, most likely from me). She's always curious, and constantly asking me hard-hitting questions. When Lisa started to question whether a real angel was found in Springfield, I could tell my daughter wanted to know the answer herself. Once it was all over, and 'the angel' turned out to be a hoax, my daughter said, 'I knew it!' which actually made me feel pretty good. Because even though I'm her father, I'm also a teacher, and I want her to question things. I like that my daughter doesn't just believe everything she's told, and I'm happy that a show like this could make her think about her own beliefs. Yes, a show like Bob's Burgers is clever, and it has its own sort of intelligence. But, I don't think it matches the caliber of The Simpsons' storytelling. Even so… As I said, my daughter is smarter than I was at 9. That means she gets a lot of the more risqué humor on the show that I never understood. The ones that she doesn't get, she actually ASKS me what they mean. For example, in the episode, 'The Frying Game,' Agnes Skinner, who is elderly, casually remarks, 'Who do I have to gum to get a refill?' and I'm sure you could imagine that my jaw was on the floor. When my daughter asked, 'What does she mean?' I just shook my head and said, 'I don't know.' But, my daughter knew I was lying. She gave me the side eye. Also, since she is now a Ned Flanders superfan, she wanted to watch some of the episodes where he's married to Edna Krabappel. But, if you know anything about Edna (RIP, Marcia Wallace), you'll know how lascivious she could be. So, some of her jokes had me cringing next to her, who would often say, 'Oh!' at some of her lines. All of this is to say that I'm a tad worried that my daughter might be learning a bit too much when it comes to ribald humor. Even so… A few semi-dirty jokes is a small risk that I'm willing to take as long as it means that my daughter will get a crash course in learning about the past 60 years or so. Sure, as a '90s kid, I like that I can point out certain topical things to my daughter, like references to Twin Peaks, or Jurassic Park that were current when the show first aired. But, what I like even more is all of the much older historical references, like when the show mocks President Nixon, or JFK. In fact, I've shown my daughter several Presidents on the show, such as Clinton holding hands with Bob Dole in Treehouse of Horror VII, or even Trump himself in the more recent episodes. In a lot of ways, it's is a great introduction to the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, and I like that I can teach aspects of history to my daughter through such a fun medium. Bob's Burgers is one thing, and The Simpsons is another. But, one show that I refuse to let my daughter watch is Family Guy. And, she wants to! Because a lot of her friends at school are fans. Naturally, with The Simpsons coming before Family Guy, my daughter doesn't see the problem with also watching that show. That said, anybody who's actually watched Family Guy will tell you that it's not for children. And, my problem is telling her 'No,' without explicitly telling her just why it is so much more coarse and vulgar. Now, don't get me wrong. I like the comedy. That said, I feel like I opened the gateway to my daughter when it comes to 'adult' cartoons, and I just hope that she doesn't try to sneak into my Hulu account to check it out when I'm in another room writing. What do you think? Do you also let your kids watch The Simpsons? If so, how young did you start them off?
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Why Did 'FBI: Most Wanted' and 'FBI: International' Get Canceled? Here's the Reason CBS Didn't Renew the Shows
FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International are off the case. CBS' popular FBI franchise spawned two spinoffs after the flagship series first debuted in September 2018. The first, FBI: Most Wanted, premiered in January 2020, and FBI: International followed in September 2021. Both FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International were among the top 10 most-watched network primetime TV shows for the 2024-2025 season. Still, in March 2025, it was announced that the Dick Wolf dramas would not be returning in the fall. When it launched, Julian McMahon, Roxy Sternberg, Kellan Lutz and Keisha Castle-Hughes were part of the FBI: Most Wanted cast. Following McMahon's exit in season 3, Dylan McDermott took over as the series' lead. In March 2022, McDermott told PEOPLE that signing on for FBI: Most Wanted was "an easy yes." Now, three years later, McDermott is saying goodbye too. So why did FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International get canceled? Here's everything to know about the spinoffs coming to an end and the future of the franchise. FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International were canceled after their sixth and fourth seasons, respectively. When the initial announcement was made in March 2025, no reason was given, but two months later, more details came to light. In the end, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International were canceled because of finances. According to Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, the network had "to be fiscally responsible" when choosing which projects to renew. "Ultimately those deals and the shows just weren't penciling out for us for an economic perspective," she said in May 2025, per Deadline. 'It's never easy to end shows, and we had a lot of options this year." Reisenbach continued, "We always have to look at all of our shows, look at the aggregate information. The creative, where they are in their life cycle, what the finances look like, what the ratings are — and we make those tough decisions." CBS also canceled The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah after season 5. Additionally, it didn't renew S.W.A.T. following season 8, which featured Shemar Moore and was chopped once before. Following the announcement of FBI: International's cancellation, series star Eva-Jane Willis told PEOPLE in a statement that although she was "sad" the show ended, she was grateful for the opportunity. Willis also shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, "There are no words. So many fantastic friendships on screen and off. So many countries. So many adventures. Loved every minute. Thank you to all the people who worked their asses off and made this possible. Legends all." Vinessa Vidotto, who portrayed special agent Cameron Vo on International, echoed a similar sentiment. The actress reflected with a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram. "Thank you for watching our show and being invested ... I needed this chapter, I'm filled with gratitude. And now it's time to graduate and grow, again," she captioned it. Edwin Hodge, who played special agent Ray Cannon on Most Wanted, posted his own series of pictures from set. "All good things must come to an end. I'm filled with so much abundance and appreciation for this prodigious cast and crew," he penned. Most Wanted's Castle-Hughes shared a snap as she said goodbye to her character, Hana Gibson. In her Instagram post, she also thanked Wolf Entertainment, CBS and the FBI franchise "for the journey." FBI's season 7 finale aired on May 20, but the flagship series will be back in the fall for season 8. In April 2024, FBI was renewed for three more seasons, taking it through its tenth installment. When it returns, FBI will be moving from its Tuesday time slot to Monday nights. Yes, another FBI spinoff, titled CIA, is in development and will premiere in the fall. The new show takes place in the same world as FBI, but will follow a "fast-talking, rule-breaking loose-cannon" agent, played by Tom Ellis (Lucifer, Tell Me Lies). According to the synopsis, Ellis' character will be paired with a 'by-the-book' partner, a 'seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of the law.' 'When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil," the description continues. "Finding that their differences may actually be their strength." FBI and CIA will air back-to-back on Monday nights, starting at 9 p.m. E.T. on CBS. FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International are available to stream on Peacock and Paramount+. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Gets Two-Season Pickup at The CW
Some of Canada's finest crime fighters are heading south. Detective Sergeants Graff and Bateman, and the rest of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, will make their American debut when the Dick Wolf series premieres on The CW this Fall, the network announced Tuesday. More from TVLine Grey's Anatomy Preview: Season 21's Explosive Finale Leaves at Least Three Doctors in Mortal Danger The Irrational Cancelled at NBC After Two Seasons Law & Order and SVU Renewed at NBC Season 1 of the procedural aired in 2024 on Canada's CityTV. The CW also eventually will broadcast Season 2, which is currently airing up north. When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List The show follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit's Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (played by Aden Young, Rectify) and Frankie Bateman (played by Kathleen Munroe, City on Fire) 'as they investigate high-profile homicides in Canada's largest metropolis,' the official logline reads. 'Their unique investigative skills are showcased through psychological tactics, with a heavy focus on the motives and actions of the criminals. These cases delve into the worlds of high finance, politics, real estate, media and more.' Seasons 1 and 2 of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consist of 10 episodes each. The drama was ordered to series in June 2023. 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is the next gripping chapter of one of the greatest and most recognizable broadcast television brands of all time,' said Brad Schwartz, President, The CW Network via statement, 'and we can't wait to bring this series to The CW this fall.' The original Law & Order: Criminal Intent, based in New York City, ran for 10 seasons and starred Vincent D'Onofrio as Detective Robert Goren and Kathryn Erbe as Detective Alexandra Eames. Will you watch the latest iteration of on The CW? Let us know in the comments! Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The CW Acquires Two Seasons Of ‘Law & Order: Toronto: Criminal Intent'
The Law & Order franchise is expanding to another broadcast network. The CW has acquired two seasons of the Canadian produced Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. From Dick Wolf, the 10-episode first season stars Aden Young (Rectify) and Kathleen Munroe (City on Fire). It airs on Citytv in Canada and premieres on The CW this fall, which is hoping to segue from niche into universal in appeal care of the Law & Order brand. "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is the next gripping chapter of one of the greatest and most recognizable broadcast television brands of all time, and we can't wait to bring this series to The CW this fall,' said Brad Schwartz, President, The CW in a statement. The first season of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations Unit's detective duo, Detective Sergeants Henry Graff (Aden Young) and Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Munroe), as they investigate high-profile homicides in Canada's largest metropolis. The logline: Their unique investigative skills are showcased through psychological tactics, with a heavy focus on the motives and actions of the criminals. These cases delve into the worlds of high finance, politics, real estate, media, and more. Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media. Tassie Cameron serves as showrunner and executive producer. Also serving as executive producers on Season 1 are Erin Haskett, Amy Cameron, Alex Patrick, David Valleau, and co-executive producer Tex Antonucci.
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
NBC In 2025-26: Sports On The Forefront, Jimmy Fallon In Primetime, And 3 New Series
The password is: sports. Effective in October, NBC will showcase the NBA on Tuesday, which marks the beginning of its 11-year agreement to present NBA and WNBA regular-season and playoff basketball games. And it means that three nights on NBC this fall (including football on Saturday and Sunday) will feature sports. Factor in singing competition The Voice, newsmagazine Dateline, and newbie On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, and just seven hours of NBC's 22-hour seven-night primetime line-up will be populated with scripted programming in the fall. On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, the only new series on NBC beginning next season, follows what happens when Jimmy Fallon, per the logline, 'starts a premier marketing agency and fills it with the most creative, clever and competitive go-getters he can find.' The series debuts Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET out of The Voice in September and then moves to Friday at 8 p.m. ET into veteran Dateline. As always, the majority of NBC's scripted dramas are from producer Dick Wolf. Wednesday and Thursday remain intact, with Wolf's Chicago trio - Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD - on Wednesday, and Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU in the Thursday 8-10 p.m. ET block. Sophomore The Hunting Party caps off Thursday at 10 p.m. ET. Earlier in the week on Monday is sophomore Brilliant Minds out of The Voice on Monday. Overall, NBC will feature three confirmed new primetime series next season, including Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe comedy The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins from 30 Rock creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, and nature documentary series Surviving Earth. The eight-episode special event Surviving Earth will take at the journey into prehistory to learn the lessons from past mass extinctions. NBC's two returning comedies - St. Denis Medical and Happy's Place - will be held until later in the season. And the network is eyeing other comedy pilots, including Stumble from Jeff and Liz Astrof (Trial & Error), and an untitled project from Sierra Teller Ornelas (Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as potential series pickups. Here is NBC's primetime line-up this fall (with the only new series in bold). Monday 8:00 p.m.: The Voice 10:00 p.m.: Brilliant Minds Tuesday (September) 8:00 p.m.: The Voice 10:00 p.m.: On Brand with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday (October) 8:00 p.m.: NBA Wednesday 8:00 p.m.: Chicago Med 9:00 p.m.: Chicago Fire 10:00 p.m.: Chicago PD Thursday 8:00 p.m.: Law & Order 9:00 p.m.: Law & Order: SVU 10:00 p.m.: The Hunting Party Friday 8:00 p.m.: On Brand with Jimmy Fallon 9:00 p.m.: Dateline Saturday 8:00 p.m.: Big Ten Saturday Night / Notre Dame Football (also live on Peacock) Sunday 7:00 p.m.: Football Night in America (also live on Peacock) 8:20 p.m.: NBC Sunday Night Football (also live on Peacock) Not returning on NBC are dramas Suits LA, Found and The Irrational, and comedies Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez, which each ran for three seasons.
