The problematic space captain Zapp Brannigan is the foucs of the latest episode of Futurama, creating a sly parallel with a classic episode from the '90s run.
Timing is everything, and when Futurama got revived for Hulu, the length of the episodes changed. And while the change may seem small, it's significant.
Futurama is at its best when it throws random gags out of left field. And in the most recent episode, it revisits one of the best of that bunch, the Angry Dome.
According to co-creator David X. Cohen, Fox's decision to cancel and then revive Family Guy helped pave the way for Futurama's own revival(s) years later.
The most recent Futurama episode features a callback to a classic episode of the animated comedy series from over 20 years ago. Talk about full circle...