futurama

TV shows returning to the airwaves after being canceled or nearly canceled is nothing new. In fact, wildly successful shows such as “Star Trek” and “Baywatch” (which, if you can believe it, averaged over a billion worldwide viewers weekly in its prime) were at one point axed, only to be brought back due to syndication ratings, cult followings and/or movie sales. And while it is nothing new, it seems that it is becoming more commonplace. It was announced on January 15 that the AMC series “The Killing,” which was canceled after its second season, has now been renewed for a 12-episode third ...

While “Futurama” is, for all intents and purposes, an animated COMEDY (and one of the best out there), those who follow the series know just what an emotional wallop it can pack, as well. The characters in this sci-fi series, an intergalactic delivery crew known as the Planet Express, may go on wacky, outer space adventures, but their relationships with each other are what keep the show grounded and relatable to the average viewer. In particular, the most touching moments usually involve Fry, a cryogenically frozen pizza delivery boy who is thawed out in the year 3000, and his (initially) unrequited love for ...