Matt Groening’s legacy is ensured by “The Simpsons” alone, and — for better and worse — his trifecta of animated creations can be defined by their relation to the landmark Fox comedy.
“The Simpsons” is set in the ever-developing present day; the years pass by in line with the real world yet Maggie is still a toddler despite being old enough to rent a car.
“Futurama” launched into the wild world of 2999 with witty asides exploring how the future could be defined by — or at least joked about — based on the events of today.So it’s a bit strange, and regrettably indicative of the choppy quality, that Groening’s first foray into storytelling’s future is set in the past.
“Disenchantment,” the new medieval fantasy series on Netflix, is familiar for many reasons, but whether it’s your first Groening series or one of many, the jokes are stale, their set-ups are mundane,
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