What is Futurama (TV) About?
Futurama is a highly acclaimed animated sitcom that takes place in a futuristic world created by Matt Groening. The story revolves around Philip J. Fry, a young New York City pizza delivery boy from the late 20th century. In a mishap involving cryogenics, Fry is frozen and wakes up 1,000 years later. He finds himself in the bustling metropolis of New New York and lands a job as a delivery boy at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company. Alongside a colorful and diverse cast of characters, including the cyclopean captain Leela and the crude robot Bender, Fry embarks on a series of hilarious and often absurd adventures across space and time. Futurama combines clever humor, sharp satire, and thought-provoking social commentary to explore a wide range of themes such as technology, progress, and the human condition in a future society. With its unique blend of science fiction and comedy, the show has garnered a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for its inventive storytelling and witty dialogue. With its memorable characters and imaginative world-building, Futurama has established itself as a beloved and influential animated series in the realm of science fiction and animation.
The first episode of Futurama aired on March 28, 1999 and the most recent episode to air was on September 25, 2023.
