'The Simpsons' Take on True Crime With Coen Brothers-Inspired 2-Part Episode and Fans Can't Get Enough
Counting References
I love the call outs to Fargo, No Country For Old Men, Raising Arizona, and A Simple Plan in this week’s episode of #TheSimpsons! pic.twitter.com/BcWPWa4p1K
— Rockin' Bubbles Rialto Before Christmas 🐈 (@PippiTheCat1) November 8, 2021
Fans had a blast tallying up the references in the episode, both vague and specific. Some shared screenshots side by side with their inspiration.
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What a frickin' brilliant episode of #TheSimpsons
— Carey Johnson (@CareyJohnson919) November 8, 2021
I'd pay money to listen to #CristinMilioti's Barb have a convo with @tarastrong's Miss Minutes.
New York, much?!? :0 https://t.co/EIYRoWEIrb
Guest star Cristin Milioti was an instant fan favorite, and some hoped she'd be there to stay.
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I love The Simpsons today’s episode was so graphic. I know that’s a part of that show itchy scratchy, Halloween episodes like the offbeat humor. I just don’t know about this one.🤔
— Dealvarez (@Dealvarez17) November 8, 2021
A Shootout on The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 6 #TheSimpsons #TvShow #Episode6 #Season33 #Gamer #Gaming pic.twitter.com/yTJuJkct1K
— GameSlayer (@GameSlayer63) November 8, 2021
For some fans, this week's episode was too graphic and violent, while for others it was an exciting change of pace.
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You’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse. I love Fat Tony!
— Andy Pelipiak🇨🇦🦃🦃🌮 (@apelipiak) November 5, 2021
When actor Joe Mantegna teased his appearance on the show this weekend, that was enough to draw some lapsed viewers in. His fan-favorite character was an obvious choice for this crime-themed episode.
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help i didn’t even know the simpsons was still running
— evaluna 🧣is in her RED TV era (@cullensbabymama) November 8, 2021
The episode also caught the attention of Taylor Swift's die-hard fandom, although some were surprisingly out of touch with the animation world.
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Why does every episode need a guest star? Remember in the 90s when the show was about character and relationships?
— Tyree 🎃 (@whoopsy_doodle) November 7, 2021
Some fans criticized the show for relying on guest stars in more and more episodes over the years.
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A Drake pun at the Winter Markets? Oh yah, you betcha!
Also, Dan C's delivery on "When you bought all the orphans in town, i thought you were a FOOL" is one of my favorite lines in this ep. pic.twitter.com/ji0PcZoMZo
— 😬 (@CesarWeGetIt) November 8, 2021
Finally, fans hurried to be the first to point out subtle, hidden jokes in the episode, including several visual gags. The Simpsons returns on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. ET for "A Simple Flanders Part 2."
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