The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean reveals when he thinks The Simpsons will end.
The Simpsons is a part of American culture, and it’s not going anywhere for a long time. The longest-running primetime series in American history is now entering their 27th seasons, and it’s already been renewed for season 28. That’s more than 600 episodes.
Even though ratings aren’t what they used to be, The Simpsons remains a hit in the all-important 18 to 40 demographic and will continue to be a merchandise machine for another 10 to 20 years.
But showrunner Al Jean reveals he does have an end date in mind. When asked by the Hollywood Reporter about going beyond season 30, he said:
“It’s quite possible that we don’t have to go through the whole negotiation for 30. I wouldn’t be stunned if we stopped at 28, but my bet is on at least 30. But then you’d have to resign them again. If you made me pick one, I’d say the likeliest is ending after 30, but I’ve been wrong before. I thought five seasons was good when I got there.” (Via)
Homer is generally considered to be 38 years old but, his age fluctuates depending on the season. That means if The Simpsons does indeed end after 30 seasons, in 2018, everyone born before 1981 will be older than him. That’s pretty scary. We’re already five years beyond the events of “Lisa’s Wedding”.
I guess Matt Groening is swimming in a giant size pool of money.
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(Via the Hollywood Reporter)
