For many of us, The Simpsons feels almost eternal. It's been going as its own franchise since December 1989, making it the longest-running US sitcom and animated series. Season 38 starts next month, and The Simpsons Movie 2 is finally coming in 2027, over two decades after the first film.
It's surprised many to learn that one of the show's main stars thinks The Simpsons will end soon. Nevertheless, a recurring theme on social media suggests that it might make sense for Springfield's denizens to call it a day.
