The Temp

An episode that felt like it was trying to do something a bit different, and didn't feel like it was trying to play its greatest hits.

It reminded me a little of the classic Simpsons episode with Frank Grimes. Although both Franks are very different in character, it does hit on themes of being wrongfully overlooked and bitter jealousy.

Fry, the real Fry, has always been lucky. Frank has always been unlucky. And sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you work, you won't be successful. It is a harsh, but necessary, lesson to learn - and the futileness of it all can actually make some pretty good humour, even if we don't know why.

This episode is hilarious, straight from the get-go there's a clever joke and it all goes uphill from there. Ok the wedding scene is boring but it's like 2 minutes long and after that the episode really picks up and cranks the comedic dial to 11. There's a joke about Fry's locker that was so funny, I think I peed my pants a little. Something I've noticed about this show is that they do a lot of clever visual gags so you really gotta keep your eyes peeled for those because when you find them they are so rewarding.

On the sheer quality side, the animation and voice casting is incredible and something really to look forward to, some of the shots in space are eye candy.

Without spoiling anything, I really actually enjoyed this episode. I thought it felt like an actual good Futurama episode and is definitely one of the best in this Hulu run so far. The Characters felt in place, the plot felt right, the writing was great. It was overall pretty good! I think the show as a whole with this revival needs a little work, but it's nothing crazy. With these last three episodes alone you can see how the writers and animators were really getting back into the swing of things after being off air for so long.

It kinda gave me similar vibes to "Fun on a Bun" from the Comedy Central era! Which that episode I also like.

But yeah, this episode definitely leaves me hopeful for the next seven episodes in this season.

I've been a diehard fan of the show since the very beginning and I've enjoyed rewatching during the down time, but blasphemy? Guys, that's not ok. Fry has always been a central point of the show, and now you have him wiping himself with the Bible? I understand not using him to preach or to spread God's word, that's totally reasonable, but making him hate on God's word? Absolutely unacceptable! No, I don't think that I am being to "Christian" for pointing this out. Like, imagine someone treated your father the way you guys are treating God and His Word in this episode. You wouldn't be happy with it, would you? That's what happened here, you're being hateful to my Father. Please do better.

It took 13 episodes, but Futurama has made an episode with not only a great idea, but great execution and great comedic timing as well! The jokes were better than ever, the plot was really good, and sort of sci-fi, and even the voice acting felt better this time around. It really hooked me on the mystery of what this guy, whatever his name was, wanted to accomplish, and his mysterious abilities. The only thing I have left to complain about is that I'm not really catching any of the in-depth sci-fi elements of the original and CC seasons, but that could be due to new writers who have less academic experience. Anyways, great episode!