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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Did 'The Simpsons' Just Kill Off Marge Simpson? Well, the Answer Is More Complex
The Simpsons fans are buzzing after the latest episode saw the death of beloved matriarch Marge Simpson Yes, Marge is dead — but no, there's also no reason to worry about the character for quite some time Julie Kavner has voiced Marge for nearly four decades. Did The Simpsons just kill off Marge Simpson, one of its main characters? Well, the answer is more complex than that. The season 36 finale of The Simpsons, which aired on May 18 and was titled "Estranger Things," saw matriarch Marge, voiced by Julie Kavner, die in a flash-forward storyline. Given how Marge's death is featured in a storyline set decades in the future, it's unlikely to have any real impact in future episodes. The beloved character will undoubtedly continue to be present on the show, which was recently renewed through its milestone 40th season. This upset Marge, who worried that her kids would stop spending time together. "Your father and I won't be around forever. When you get older, you'll need to lean on each other. Whatever you do, don't drift apart. You share a journey with your siblings that no one else will ever understand. You must never, ever, ever take that for granted," she told them, getting teary-eyed. The show then flashed forward 35 years into the future. A singing voiceover from Sarah McLachlan informed viewers through song that the kids didn't heed their mother's warning and "their relationship died," while Lisa "conquered the world" and Bart "remained Bart." In this reality, Lisa was the commissioner of the NBA, the women's league formerly known as the WNBA. The men's league was renamed as the MNBA. Meanwhile, Bart is scamming senior citizens out of their Social Security checks and is not paying for Homer to be in a retirement home, as Lisa had believed. After Lisa called in a complaint against Bart, Homer was taken away and was put on a bus to Florida, which had become "a maximum-security prison for old folks." In the video, Marge says she hopes Maggie achieved her goal of becoming an auctioneer for farm equipment, which Lisa confirms. Marge then shares a message for her other children. "Bart and Lisa, many years ago, I told you both to lean on each other and not drift apart. My dearest hope is that you're looking out for each other and sharing a lifelong journey together." This moment bonds Lisa and Bart, who set out to rescue Homer in a "kick-ass rescue mission" and end up reconnecting over the reboot of The Itchy & Scratchy Show. "I'm just so happy my kids are close again," Marge says from the clouds. "I'm just so glad we're allowed to marry different people in heaven," she tells Starr as they share a kiss before they head over to enjoy a shrimp tower. The Simpsons is streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Read the original article on People
Newsweek
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Did The Simpsons Kill Off Marge? What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Fans of the The Simpsons are scrambling for answers after an episode teased the fate of one of the animated sitcom's beloved characters, Marge Simpson. But did she actually die? The show's Season 36 finale episode titled Estranger Things features a flash-forward scene set 35 years in the future. In the scene, Homer Simpson is shown kneeling beside a tombstone that reads: "Beloved wife, mother, pork‑chop seasoner." Marge Simpson is voiced by Julie Kavner in the 20th Century Studios show The Simpsons. Marge Simpson is voiced by Julie Kavner in the 20th Century Studios show The Simpsons. 20th Century Studios/20th Century Studios Earlier in the episode, an upset Marge delivered an teary message to her children: "Your father and I won't be around forever. When you get older, you'll need to lean on each other. Whatever you do, don't drift apart. You share a journey with your siblings that no one else will ever understand. You must never, ever, ever take that for granted."
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Julie Kavner May Not Be Leaving The Simpsons
The latest episode has led fans to wonder whether Julie Kavner, who voices Marge, might be leaving The Simpsons. The final episode, titled Estranger Things, is set in the future, where Bart and Lisa have grown estranged. Their mother, Marge, is no longer alive in this timeline, but she watches over them from heaven, worried. This has sparked concern among fans about whether Marge is dead in the present and if Kavner has left the beloved show. Here are the details. Marge is shown to be dead in a future setting, not in the present. This means she is still alive in the show's current timeline and is not leaving. Julie Kavner is expected to return for Season 37. The finale takes place 35 years in the future, where Bart and Lisa are adults. Over time, they've grown apart and no longer watch The Itchy & Scratchy Show together—something Marge feared deeply, which she sees happening from the afterlife. A flash-forward scene shows mourners gathered at Marge's grave. Her tombstone reads, 'Beloved wife, mother, and pork-chop seasoner.' The episode does not explain what caused her death. Lisa is also seen opening a letter from Marge, written to be read after her death. In it, Marge jokes that she likely wouldn't die before Homer and urges her children to stay connected. Later, Lisa returns to Springfield to find Bart and Homer at the family home, but discovers Homer has been sent to Florida by Springfield's Senior Protective Services. The estranged siblings work together to bring their father back, much to the delight of Marge, who is watching from the afterlife. She is shown resting in heaven with her high school crush, Ringo Starr. In an interview with PEOPLE, showrunner and executive producer Matt Selman addressed the episode, noting it explores what the show's ending might look like—if it ever ends. He said, 'I don't think about it, so I'm just going to not think about that. But certainly, it's just if the show ever does a last episode.' This suggests that Marge is not dead in the present timeline and will appear in the next season.
