Ep 1. The Winter of Our Monetized Content
- TV-PG
- September 29, 2019
- 21 min
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5.9 (1,112)
In The Simpsons season 31 episode 1, titled "The Winter of Our Monetized Content," the beloved family returns for more adventures and hijinks. The episode starts with Bart and Homer creating a viral video about a dangerous stunt that goes wrong, and the family's life goes through twists and turns as they try to manage their newfound internet fame.
As Marge tries to navigate the family's new internet notoriety, she discovers that they are raking in tons of money from their viral video. The family has become an overnight sensation, but it comes at a price. Marge starts to worry that their fame is causing their family values to erode as they become more and more dependent on their newfound wealth.
Meanwhile, Lisa decides to use her newfound fame to start a movement around climate change. She creates a song about the environment and hopes to make a difference with her platform. However, she quickly discovers that her message is being distorted by the media, and she has to navigate the pitfalls of the internet and social media to make her message heard.
As the episode progresses, the family struggles to balance their newfound fame with their values and family power dynamics. Homer and Bart become increasingly obsessed with their internet fame, and Marge becomes increasingly disillusioned with the family's involvement in internet culture.
As Lisa's campaign picks up steam, she becomes the target of a ruthless internet troll who is determined to silence her message. She has to use all her wits to outsmart the troll and keep her message alive. Meanwhile, Marge becomes more and more concerned about the family's reliance on internet fame and decides to take a stand against it.
The Winter of Our Monetized Content is a fun, vibrant episode that touches on themes of family, internet culture, and the nature of fame. The humor is smart and snappy as always, and the episode provides a refreshing commentary on the role that the internet and social media play in our lives today.
Overall, The Winter of Our Monetized Content is a great start to the 31st season of The Simpsons. It's sure to be a hit with fans young and old, and it's a great reminder of why this show has remained so popular for over three decades.