This episode is merely interesting, but it resorts to the kind of humor that's currently prevalent in The Simpsons, which honestly irritates me.
I can't quite explain it yet, but it's a type of humor that's only suitable for people lacking their own creativity and is more appealing to the younger generations.
The ending is what brought down its rating from the 6 out of 10 I was considering to a 5 out of 10. It seems, from what I've read in other reviews, that they parody a series called "Six Feet Under" or something like that - a show I haven't watched because I'm from a different country. However, the song played during that segment is the kind that the current generations typically enjoy - generations I don't identify with and see from afar lacking critical judgment. And then there's Lisa's line, "Now I see, it's all true, it's all been a waste of time." Yes, obviously, it's the kind of jokes catered to people who don't know anything about life and don't want to, which is why I say it.
It's a deceptive plot because the only idea the writers seem to have for a new episode is to make it a fantasy one. So, they resort to the cheap trick of a coma, already used for an old clip show episode, back when the series was enjoyed by more cultured and discerning generations. The comedic references are puerile, consisting of stupid phrases articulated by various supposed ghosts Bart sees during his dream and with childish and underdeveloped desires within the plot to seek revenge against those who caused their deaths. And that's the fresh and repulsive humor they have for The Simpsons nowadays.
If I've given the episode a passing grade, it's because I've watched very painful episodes of the series, and this one at least isn't as painful to watch. However, it falls far short of the quality that some reviews claim, starting with excitement and fervor, awarding perfect scores as soon as they watch a modern episode that doesn't cause distress.
