The Simpsons mourns, tragic death shocks fans in season 36

The Simpsons fans are in shock. The final episode of season 36 marked an unexpected turning point in the history of the cult series: Marge Simpson breathed her last. A first in the yellow universe of Springfield, where the iconic family had until then seemed immortal. We remember the death of Larr the Barfly from the previous season. Marge Simpson dies in a heartbreaking episode. The final episode, aired on May 18 in the United States, plunges viewers directly into a hypothetical future. Bart and Lisa are grown up, Homer is in a nursing home, and Marge Simpson has disappeared. The revelation comes via a posthumous video where the mother expresses her final wish: to see her children reunited. The scenes in paradise, where Marge is married to Ringo Starr, particularly moved fans. A detail that recalls the show’s quirky humor, even in its darkest moments. A Death Reminiscent of the Halloween Specials Fans of the series know that Marge Simpson isn’t the first to die in The Simpsons universe. The traditionally darker Halloween episodes have already seen the entire family disappear several times. But this time, it’s different.The death occurs in the main timeline, even though it takes place in an alternate future. A bold choice by the writers that provoked heated reactions on social media.

Matt Groening and His Attachment to the Characters

The creator of The Simpsons has often spoken of his special bond with Marge Simpson . During his recent appearance at the Annecy Film Festival, he recalled that the character was inspired by his own mother. A revelation that gives even more weight to this fictional death.

Groening also confirmed that the series has been renewed until 2029. This should reassure worried fans: Marge should indeed return in future seasons.

Fan reactions on social media

Twitter and Reddit exploded after the episode aired. The hashtag #RIPMarge quickly trended, with thousands of tribute messages. Some fans shared their favorite scenes with Marge Simpson , while others expressed their incomprehension at this narrative choice.

Theories abound: what if it was all just Homer’s dream? Or the beginning of a bold reboot of the series? The next episodes should provide answers.

When to watch the episode in France?

French fans will have to wait until July 9th to watch this shocking episode on Disney+. The first eleven episodes of season 36 are already available, but the finale is still inaccessible. A wait that may seem interminable for those who have already been spoiled by international reactions. It remains to be seen whetherMarge Simpson

will remain absent from the screen for long, or if the writers are already preparing her return.