Okay, I wasn’t ready for this. I just watched The Simpsons season 36 finale and I still can’t believe what I saw. Marge Simpson is dead. Yes, you read that right—our beloved matriarch of Springfield is gone, and the way it happened is as emotional as it is mysterious.
The episode, titled Estranger Things, hit Fox last month and while it had the usual mix of laughs and chaos, it took a bold turn that fans didn’t see coming. I mean, Lisa literally says “my late mother” and my jaw dropped. I had to rewind just to make sure I heard it right.
But here’s the twist… we don’t actually see Marge die.
We get this eerie flashforward that jumps 35 years into the future. Lisa’s a total boss with a successful career. Bart? He’s running an unlicensed retirement home, which is as hilarious and chaotic as it sounds. And Homer? Well, he gets taken away by Springfield’s senior services after Lisa complains about his living conditions. That part felt both awkward and oddly emotional.
Then Lisa finds this letter from Marge, labeled “to be opened after I pass.” Cue the tears. The letter is pure Marge—loving, thoughtful, and filled with that classic Simpsons heart. She even jokes about how “unlikely” it’d be for her to go before Homer. And that’s when it really hit me.
Here’s a quick recap of what stood out:
- The flashforward is set 35 years later, with everyone in their forties or seventies
- Lisa’s a total icon, but clearly still grieving
- Homer’s story gets unexpectedly emotional
- Marge leaves behind a deeply moving will
- Old favorites like Principal Skinner and Milhouse pop up alive and well
The real kicker? We still don’t know when or how Marge died. There’s no dramatic moment, no clear cause. Just that haunting line from Lisa and a letter that broke my heart.
Simpsons fans everywhere are spiraling, and with season 37 set to return in late 2025, this plot twist is already fueling wild theories. Did Marge die suddenly? Was it health-related? Could this be a setup for something even bigger?
One thing’s for sure—I’ll never look at The Simpsons the same way again. And if this is how they’re handling big character arcs now, season 37 might just be the most emotional one yet.
Trust me, you won’t believe what happens next.
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