The Simpsons Season 34 Is Already Breaking 3 Big Show Traditions
How The Simpsons season 34 is approaching its Treehouse of Horror episodes is decidedly different from previous seasons — breaking the show's Halloween traditions in three different ways. The long and storied history of The Simpsons speaks for itself: 34 seasons in, it's one of TV's longest-running animated shows, and its place in pop culture has been cemented by its continued popularity and remarkable longevity. The establishment of certain traditions is simply a byproduct of decades of history, and The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials are no exception.
The very first ofThe Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror episodes came in season 2, and each subsequent season has featured one Treehouse of Horror special of its own. These episodes are framed as short anthologies, usually with three separate segments telling standalone stories. They are always Simpsons-themed horror stories that exist outside of the show's main continuity and often directly spoof prominent horror stories or movies in some way.
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However, The Simpsons season 34 will approach its Treehouse of Horror episodes differently. Season 34 will be the first to have more than one Treehouse of Horror special, and one of these will also not be in an anthology format, focusing instead on parodying one single story. The Simpsons season 34's two Treehouse of Horror episodes actually break three separate traditions of the show, proving that The Simpsons isn't afraid to still push the envelope regarding its storytelling.
In a first for The Simpsons, season 34 will feature two separate Treehouse of Horror episodes. Though The Simpsons has previously featured multiple Halloween episodes in a
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